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WSA Talent
The World Soundtrack Academy wants to actively support young composers for screen in their creative journeys to becoming seasoned professionals. Through different programmes and initiatives, new talent is allowed to grow in the art of film music.
Composition contest
Young composers are the future of the film music industry, but rarely get the chance to showcase their talent to a (non-)professional (live) audience. Therefore, the World Soundtrack Academy each year offers screen composers under the age of 36 the chance to participate in the WSA Film Music Composition Contest and to win the Sabam Award for Best Original Composition by a Young Composer (worth €2.500) at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert.
WSA Film Music Days
Experience the best of film music during our symphonic film music concerts and indulge in numerous seminars, composer talks, panel discussions and masterclasses during the WSA Film Music Days. As such, you get a glimpse behind the scenes of the film music industry. The full programme will be announced in September.
Concerts
Organised by Film Fest Gent, the WSA Film Music Days celebrates music composed for screen through several live performances. Annually, there are two symphonic concerts, including the prestigious World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert, a night lit up by awards and (film) music performed by Brussels Philharmonic.
WSA Talks & Masterclasses
Composing for screen is an often overlooked art, and therefore we strongly believe in networking events for both young and established international film (music) professionals to gain insight into the currents of the industry. The WSA Talks & Masterclasses are the ideal opportunity to be part of inspiring discussions and to meet colleagues in the field. For fans and film music enthusiasts, it's a chance to meet their favourite composers and to learn more about the craft of composing.
Become a member of the World Soundtrack Academy
What the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is for film and the Oscars, the World Soundtrack Academy is for film scores and the World Soundtrack Awards. The WSAcademy is the largest community of film music professionals worldwide and decides yearly on the winners of the World Soundtrack Awards. Furthermore, WSAcademy members have exclusive access to events, talks and panels so they can meet, network and collaborate.