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Film Fest Gent celebrates the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards with a triple album release: a new Debbie Wiseman tribute, an expanded reissue of Craig Armstrong: Music for Film, and a vinyl box set spanning 25 years of WSA highlights. The music is performed by the Brussels Philharmonic and conducted by maestro and Film Fest Gent music director Dirk Brossé.

Film Fest Gent announces the programme of the 2025 WSA Film Music Days, from 14 until 16 October 2025.

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 blast! Revisit the film music event of the year through our video gallery, including performances at the concerts and numerous Talks & Masterclasses.