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Film Fest Gent is thrilled to announce that acclaimed composers Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Martin Phipps will take the stage at Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond, the festival's highly-anticipated film music concert on 16 October. Following the recent announcement of Philip Glass and Michael Nyman as recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award for their pioneering contributions to the history of minimal music, the concert will also spotlight Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Martin Phipps - two visionary composers redefining minimalism for a new era. Both have been influenced by the minimalist maestros. Live performances of their music will add a contemporary dimension to an evening dedicated to the evolution of minimalist film music.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, Film Fest Gent is thrilled to welcome 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A. R. Rahman as esteemed Guest of Honour. Widely regarded as India’s greatest living composer, A.R. Rahman’s legacy has reshaped the landscape of film music worldwide. From his groundbreaking score for the Tamil film Roja in 1992 to a remarkable portfolio of over 150 film scores, Rahman’s influence is immeasurable. Internationally, he gained global recognition for his work on Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 127 Hours (2010), earning numerous accolades, including World Soundtrack Awards, Academy Awards and Grammys.