Behind the Scenes of the Profession of Screen Composer
26 Sep 2018
Ever wondered who chooses the music for 'Peaky Blinders'? Or how video game composers make music for 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'? Don't hesitate to register for the WSAwards Industry Day and learn all about the international film music industry!
Carter Burwell: Music for Film now available
26 Sep 2018
Carter Burwell: Music for Film is now available on our webshop. A selection of Burwell's film music is bundled onto a unique compilation for the first time.
Spot the Differences: Sound Supervision in Hollywood vs. in Europe
26 Sep 2018
Sound supervisor Val Kuklowsky knows what he's talking about. His work includes over 100 titles such as 'Independence Day' and tv-success 'Game of Thrones'. Kuklowsky will explain the different workflows between the well-structured sound teams in Hollywood and the less hierarchally organised teams working for European productions.
Carter Burwell & Skip Lievsay: Film Music and Sound Design
26 Sep 2018
This year's edition of the Film Music Seminar will not only focus on film music but also on sound. World-renowned composer Carter Burwell and sound designer Skip Lievsay are the perfect team to talk about how music and sound can be combined. The duo works closely together with the Coen Brothers.
Video Gallery 2018
17 Oct 2018
The WSA 2018 were a blast! Revisit the film music event of the year through our video gallery, and enjoy (re)watching some performances at the concerts.
Jóhann Jóhannsson wins posthumous World Soundtrack Award for Best Film Composor
18 Oct 2018
The annual World Soundtrack Awards have been given out during the 45th edition of Film Fest Gent in Belgium tonight. The winners of the 18th WSAwards include Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ramin Djawadi, Kendrick Lamar, Rutger Reinders, Tamar-kali, Laurent Eyquem, Logan Nelson and Philippe Sarde, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
20th WSAwards: Celebrate with us!
05 Feb 2019
In 2020, Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy celebrates the 20th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards. Come and celebrate with us on Saturday 24 October 2020!
WSAwards 2019: Save-the-date
06 Feb 2019
The 19th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards will take place on Friday 18 October 2019.
It's throwback time!
07 Feb 2019
During the 18th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards, we had the honour to welcome internationally acclaimed composers Carter Burwell, Nicholas Britell and Philippe Sarde. Enjoy some of the most marvelous performances by Brussels Philharmonic under the baton of maestro Dirk Brossé!