The film won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television, or Other Visual Media.

You collaborate and move a mountain with a group of inspired people.” Messina’s diverse musical styles has been heard in film and on television alike.

Messina regularly works on Reitman’s films; in addition to Juno and Young Adult, he contributed to Thank You For Smoking and Up in the Air, the R-rated comedy Life Happens, and the sports drama From the Rough.

Messina is known for frequently collaborating with composer Rolfe Kent having provided additional music for Up in the Air (uncredited) and Young Adult.

Messina also provided source music as well as arranged Sanford and Son Theme for August: Osage County featuring original score by Gustavo Santaolalla.