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 win the Award for Best Original Composition by a Young Composer Powered by Vienna Synchron Stage at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert.
The Music Awards Race at the Oscars, with a Hint of the WSA
22 Apr 2021
On 25 April 2021, the awards season reaches its climax with the presentation of the Oscars. In the final days leading up to the event, Raf Butstraen takes a closer look at the nominees in the categories of Best Original Score and Best Original Song, while establishing quite a few links with the World Soundtrack Awards.
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, to meet colleagues in the field 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.
Winners & Nominees
An overview of the WSA winners and nominees in all categories.
Submissions
Submissions for the 2025 World Soundtrack Awards are now closed.