Carl Zittrer is a distinguished Canadian composer renowned for his evocative film scores that have significantly shaped the landscape of cinematic music. His collaborations with fellow composer Paul Zaza have produced memorable soundtracks for films such as "Black Christmas" (1974), "Murder by Decree" (1979), and "A Christmas Story" (1983). Zittrer's work on "Murder by Decree" earned him the Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music – Original Score, underscoring his exceptional talent in enhancing storytelling through music. ([citizenfreak.com](https://citizenfreak.com/artists/110187-zittrer-carl?utm_source=openai))