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The nominees for the 25th anniversary edition of the World Soundtrack Awards have been announced, once again highlighting the incredible scores and songs composed for film and television over the past year. Ariel Marx, Hania Rani, and Laetitia Pansanel-Garric showcase a new generation of talent while icons such as Elton John, Alberto Iglesias, and John Powell feature as established voices. Volker Bertelmann and Daniel Blumberg take centre stage, receiving not one but two nominations. On 15 October, the winners will be announced at the annual WSA Ceremony & Concert during Film Fest Gent.

For the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, film photographer Kris Dewitte is dusting off his iconic Carposers series. Sixteen years after its world premiere in Japan, the exhibition is on display in Ghent for the first time. From 8 to 19 October, a selection of the series can be viewed free of charge at the Film Fest Café.

Bas Bogaerts, the Film Fest Gent portrait photographer, gets to see all our guests up close. Take a look at the enchanting results

At the 25th World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert, the annual highlight of Film Fest Gent and one of the world’s most prestigious events for film music, the winners were announced tonight. This jubilee edition not only celebrated established names but also gave the stage to emerging talent.

Scroll through the highlights of the 2025 WSA Film Music Days.

The WSA Film Music Days 2025 were a thrill! Revisit the talks and masterclasses of the film music event of the year.

The WSA Film Music Days 2025 were a thrill! Revisit the talks and masterclasses of the film music event of the year.

The WSA Film Music Days 2025 were a thrill! Revisit the talks and masterclasses of the film music event of the year.

The WSA Film Music Days 2025 were a thrill! Revisit the talks and masterclasses of the film music event of the year.