BEND â At the Hollywood Music in Media Awards ceremony, nominees normally spend the evening at the Avalon, walking the red carpet and steeping in Hollywood glam.
This year, however, the ceremony on Jan. 27 was virtual. Nominee and film composer Chris Thomas stayed home in Bend wearing pajamas, wrapped in a blanket. He sat with his wife, Brigitte, their cat between them on the couch, waiting for the winner of the Outstanding Score short film category to be announced.
When Thomasâs name appeared on the screen as winner, he threw his arms into the air and grinned happily. Brigitte snapped a photo.