World Soundtrack Academy Announces 2011 Nominees!

The nominees of the World Soundtrack Awards 2011: Film Composer of the Year Award can be presented in respect of one film or in respect of a body of work in the year Alexandre DESPLAT A Better Life, The Burma Conspiracy, The King's Speech, The Tree of Life, The Well Digger's Daughter, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Hans ZIMMER Inception, How Do You Know, Megamind, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Dilemma, Rango, Kung Fu Panda 2 Clint MANSELL Black Swan, Faster, Last Night John POWELL Mars Needs Moms, Rio, Kung Fu Panda 2 Patrick DOYLE La Ligne Droite, Thor, Jig Best Original Film Score of the Year INCEPTION by Hans Zimmer THE KING'S SPEECH by Alexandre Desplat THE SOCIAL NETWORK by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross BLACK SWAN by Clint Mansell TRUE GRIT by Carter Burwell Best Original Song written directly for a Film 'WE BELONG TOGETHER' from "Toy Story 3" music & lyrics by Randy Newman performed by Randy Newman 'YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE LAST OF ME' from "Burlesque" music and lyrics by Diane Warren performed by Cher 'COMING HOME' from "Country Strong" music & lyrics by Bob DiPiero, Tom Douglas, Hillary Lindsey and Troy Verges performed by Gwyneth Paltrow 'I SEE THE LIGHT' from "Tangled" music by Alan Menken lyrics by Glenn Slater performed by Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi 'IF I RISE' from "127 Hours" music by A.R. Rahman lyrics by Dido (Dido Armstrong) and Rollo Armstrong performed by Dido & A.R. Rahman On Saturday, October 22nd at 8:00p.m., Oscar winners Elliot Goldenthal, Howard Shore, and Hans Zimmer will be the distinguished guests at the closing ceremony of the 38th Ghent Film Festival at the Kuipke in Ghent. Following the annual presentation of the prestigious film music awards, the Brussels Philharmonic will perform a singular selection from the three great masters' extensive oeuvres conducted by Dirk Brossé. In keeping with tradition, the winner of last year's World Soundtrack Discovery Award will take the stage during the awards ceremony. Abel Korzeniowski will perform his award-winning music from A Single Man, which also earned him the Public Choice Award in 2010. As always, the live music will be accompanied by striking film footage. The concert is being dedicated in memory of Ronni Chasen, longtime representative and friend of the film festival. The 11th World Soundtrack Awards & concert welcome another star in their line-up: none other than three-time Oscar winner and "father of disco" Giorgio Moroder (Midnight Express, Flashdance, Scarface). During the awards ceremony, he will be conferred a Lifetime Achievement Award for his exceptional career in film music. The World Soundtrack Academy was founded in 2001 by the Ghent International Film Festival to celebrate the role of music in film and honor film composers. The WSA Academy now has over 300 international members comprised of composers, film professionals, record label executives and other representatives of the film music business. At the end of August, the Academy Board will announce the 5 nominees for the category 'Discovery of the Year 2011'. In addition to the Awards presented by the Academy, film music fans around the world can vote for the best soundtrack of the year (see www.worldsoundtrackacademy.com). Tickets for this concert can be purchased here VIP-tickets (1st category + reception) can also be purchased via the link above.