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BMI Bids Farewell to Outstanding Sundance 2012

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The 2012 Sundance Film Festival was once again filled with premieres of awe-inspiring work by BMI composers, along with signature BMI events that have become annual favorites. The highly anticipated BMI composer/director roundtable, “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” took place on Wednesday, January 24. Focusing on the relationship between composer and director, the panel is a cornerstone discussion at the festival on the role of music in film. Panelists…


From News, posted 1.28.12

Sundance 2012 Blog: Doreen Ringer Ross

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For me, the Sundance Film Festival always begins at LAX. The first person I saw when I stepped out of the taxi at the Delta terminal was one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Keaton Simons. He was there along with his girlfriend, music publicist Laura Goldfarb, his mother Eliza and his stepfather actor Eric Roberts. Keaton played our BMI Snowball several years ago. He’s crazy talented and a…


From Blog, posted 1.22.12

Ryan Beveridge Reflects On Sundance Composers Lab

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The Sundance Film Festival has its share of glitz and celebrities. But those wishing to dig a little deeper in search of the true talent the festival year-round nurtures need look no further than composer Ryan Beveridge. This alumnus of the Sundance Composers Lab credits the organization for a substantial portion of his career, thanks to the networking and support which have sent projects his way. But…


From MusicWorld, posted 1.18.12

BMI Presents Annual Composer/Director Roundtable at Sundance 2012

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BMI and the Sundance Film Festival will present the 14th annual Composer/Director Roundtable and 10th annual Snowball during the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, slated for January 19-29 in Park City, Utah. Entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” BMI’s roundtable will take place on Wednesday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sundance House presented by HP (638 Park Avenue). The Snowball – also on Wednesday, January…


From News, posted 1.12.12

BMI at Sundance 2011

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Film and music aficionados unable to make the trek to Park City this year, as well as attendees already ready to reminisce: BMI’s Sundance coverage includes videos; exclusive diary entries from composers including iZLER, George S. Clinton, Ryan Beveridge, and Nathan Barr; and photos from BMI’s three annual cornerstone events: the Zoom dinner, the composer/director roundtable,…


From News, posted 1.28.11

Sundance 2011 Diary: Ryan Beveridge

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I received an SOS call from Sundance asking if I could provide music for their 2011 trailer that would play before each screening at the festival. They said, "In true independent cinema fashion, we have very little time and even less money."  Being up for the challenge, I asked, "Okay, when do you need it?"  The reply: "Tomorrow at the latest." The direction was to balance out any child-like or…


From Blog, posted 1.25.11

Sundance 2011 Diary: Landing in Park City

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The flight from LA to Salt Lake City was uneventful...which is how you want flights to be these days. I sat across from veteran actor and first time director Michael Rapaport, who made a documentary called “Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest,” which is in the doc competition. I showed him a copy of his write up in the printed Sundance film guide, which he…


From Blog, posted 1.21.11

Robert Redford’s Zoom Serves as Setting for Annual BMI Sundance Dinner

BMI Vice President of Film/TV Doreen Ringer Ross hosted an intimate combination of camaraderie and fine dining at restaurant Zoom during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The annual dinner encourages Sundance composers, directors, and film executives to enjoy an evening of relaxation and conversation in a uniquely cozy setting. Pictured are (l-r): Against the Current director Peter Callahan and the film's composer


From News, posted 1.27.09

BMI Kicks Off 6th Annual Conducting Workshop

The BMI Conducting Workshop kicked off its sixth year on July 7. "Conducting for the Film Composer," a two-week course taught by conductor and composer Lucas Richman, is being taught at two Los Angeles locations this year: the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 and Bovard Auditorium at USC.  


From News, posted 7.15.03

2001 Sundance Composers Lab

By Jon Burlingame Film-scoring programs and workshops have become commonplace around the nation, but there is still only one place where emerging composers and young filmmakers join together to explore the possibilities of music and movies: The Sundance Composers Lab, which was held again this summer at Utah's Sundance Institute.


From News, posted 11.30.01

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Jan 25 201214th Annual Composer/Director Roundtable @ Sundance: Park City, UT