Programme edition 2023

All Films Concerts Events

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23rd World Soundtracks Award Ceremony & Concert

On 21 October 2023, the international film music scene gathered in Ghent for the 23rd edition of the World Soundtrack Awards, the prestigious film music prizes of Film Fest Gent.

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Colin Stetson Soundtracks

VIDEODROOM is happy to welcome Canadian-American saxophonist, multi-reedist and composer Colin Stetson for an exclusive live performance. Known for his virtuosic and innovative use of circular breathing and assertive, powerful performances, Stetson has been on the forefront of ...

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GIFT

Ryûsuke Hamaguchi

WSA

Japanese composer Eiko Ishibashi presented her new project GIFT: involving her live performance and brand-new film by Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi.

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PRESS PLAY: Music in Games

The concert PRESS PLAY: Music in Games on 19 October brought music composed for video games to life. None other than Austin Wintory - known for his scores for the unique and award-winning games Journey and Abzû - will be the host of the night.

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WSA Film Music Days - Capacity Triangle Panel: Streamers in Europe: The Myths and The Legends

For the past few years some of the most foremost American streaming services have been trying to reconnect with local European television, film and music industries. Since the success of the Spanish spoken, Oscar winning film Roma, Netflix has pursued its ambition to create ...

WSA Film Music Days - Composer's Talk: Borislav Slavov

During a Composer's Talk, we like to give one composer the time and space to talk extensively about their oeuvre. Composer's Talks are moderated by fellow composers.

WSA Film Music Days - Composer's Talk: Stephanie Economou

During a Composer's Talk, we like to give one composer the time and space to talk extensively about their oeuvre. Composer's Talks are moderated by fellow composers.

WSA Film Music Days - Creative Partnership: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Eiko Ishibashi

The creative collaborations between composers and filmmakers regularly lead to the most intriguing oeuvres. With Creative Partnerships, we shine the spotlight on exceptional collaborations between director and composer.

WSA Film Music Days - Join the conversation. Change the game.

Two panel discussions on the past, present and future of music composition for interactive media, in collaboration with EA Music.

WSA Film Music Days - Matchmaking Film Music Professionals

WSA Film Music Days - Music Supervisors: Gatekeepers or Opportunity Makers?

Music supervisors oversee all musical elements of an audiovisual production. In close collaboration with directors and producers, they determine what kind of score and/or soundtrack completes the film, series or video game and consequently engage composers. So, how do they find ...