Parasite composer Jung Jae-il on poster 49th Film Fest Ghent 28 Jun 2022
Film Fest Ghent launches its poster for the 49th edition. For the first time, a composer appears on the campaign image of the festival, which has a unique focus on film music for decades now. To highlight the art of composing and the importance of music in film, South Korean composer Jung Jae-il, known for his scores for Parasite and Squid Game, is front and centre of the poster of Film Fest Ghent 2022. His music will be performed live during the festival's film music concert Korean Composers on 20 October.
Vote for the WSA Public Choice Award 2022! 28 Jun 2022
What is your favourite film score of the year? What film music have you been listening to all year long? Let's hear! You can now vote for the WSA Public Choice Award 2022. The winner and the successor of Benji Merrison's score for SAS: Red Notice will be revealed at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert on 22 October.
French composer Bruno Coulais to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 World Soundtrack Awards 06 Jul 2022
At the 22nd edition of the World Soundtrack Awards - the annual film music awards of Film Fest Ghent - French composer Bruno Coulais will be celebrated for his contribution to the art of film music. The World Soundtrack Academy honours Coulais with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The World Soundtrack Awards will be presented at the end of the 49th edition of Film Fest Ghent during a ceremony and concert on Saturday 22 October.