We are proud to announce that the South African composer Trevor Jones will be honoured with the 2026 WSA Lifetime Achievement Award, for his distinctive sound and expansive contributions to film music. This award will be presented at the WSA Ceremony on 10 October, where Brussels Philharmonic will pay tribute to the composer of Excalibur, The Dark Crystal and The Last of the Mohicans.

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The annual musical dream date between Film Fest Gent and VIERNULVIER kicks off with acclaimed harpist Mary Lattimore on Thursday, October 8. To mark the 20th anniversary of Kelly Reichardt’s Old Joy, we present a special screening of this melancholic indie masterpiece featuring a world-exclusive live score written and performed by Lattimore. An experience like no other.

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A friendly reminder that submissions are open! Until 15 June, you can submit your scores and those you love for consideration for the WSAwards Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year, Best Original Song and WSA Game Music Award. Submissions for Discovery of the Year and Belgian Film Composer of the Year are open for composers regardless of a WSAcademy membership.

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The latest Wednesday Waves features Los Angeles-based song-writing powerhouse and winner of the 2021 WSA Best Original Song Taura Stinson's collection of songs from the cosmos. Ready to experience her deep love for gospel, escapism and love? Every two weeks Film Fest Gent & the WSA release a new playlist, put together by a different artist. Discover the likes of Cato Kusters, Ariel Marx and others.

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