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Film / TV
BMI Wraps Another Red-Letter Year at the Sundance Film Festival
BMI knows that one of the best ways to look back on the 2010 Sundance Film Festival is through the eyes of our composers, so right now, the BMI Film/TV page boasts an array of exclusive insight, valuable for those who couldn't make the trip to Park City this year, and also for those who just want to relive another red-letter festival. Read blogs and watch video blogs… more
From News, posted 2.04.10
2010 Sundance Roundtable Video: Music & Film, The Creative Process
2010 Sundance Roundtable: Music & Film, The Creative Process BMI and the Sundance Film Festival presented the twelfth annual composer/director roundtable, entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” on Wednesday, January 27 at the Sundance House at the Kimball Art Center. Moderated by Doreen Ringer Ross, Vice President, Film/TV Relations at BMI, the panel focused on the dialog and relationship between composer and director, the panel is a cornerstone discussion… more
From Blog, posted 2.04.10
Sundance Video Blog: Michael Mollura Discusses ‘Climate Refugees’
Composer Michael Mollura created a cohesive musical fabric for the moving film Climate Refugees, screened during Sundance. Mollura took a moment to discuss the “soul and the spirit” he needed to convey with his score. Watch and listen to his thoughts here: more
From Blog, posted 2.02.10
Sundance Video Blog: Peter Golub Discusses Sundance Composer’s Lab
Every summer, the Sundance Composer’s Lab brings promising young composers and filmmakers to Park City for one of the industry’s most prestigious and productive workshops. Peter Golub, Director of the Sundance Institute Film Music Program and esteemed composer, spoke with BMI about the key role the Composer’s Lab plays in the development of tomorrow’s rainmakers. Watch and listen to Golub’s thoughts on the Lab here:… more
From Blog, posted 2.02.10
Sundance Video Blog: Peter Golub on ‘Countdown to Zero’
Celebrated composer Peter Golub took time out of his Sundance schedule to discuss his latest score for the documentary Countdown to Zero, which analyzes the dangers of nuclear proliferation. Watch and listen to his thoughts on the nuanced challenges presented by the subject matter here: more
From Blog, posted 2.02.10
Sundance Video Blog: Miriam Cutler on Her 2010 Sundance Contributions
Miriam Cutler composed the scores for two documentaries which were screened at Sundance 2010: Family Affair, directed by Family Affair, directed by Chico Colvard, and The Fence, directed by Rory Kennedy/HBO. At the festival, Cutler took a moment to discuss the challenges of creating music for two powerful—and very different—projects. Watch and listen to Cutler’s thoughts on her creative process here: more
From Blog, posted 2.02.10
Sundance Video Blog: Alex Wurman Discusses Role of Music in Film
In addition to offering a few ideas about the unique elements that convalesce to make Sundance a must-attend event, BMI composer Alex Wurman, whose diverse body of work includes March of the Penguins, The Nine, and Anchorman, took time to discuss the vital role of music in film. Watch and listen to his reflections here: more
From Blog, posted 2.02.10
Sundance Blog: Miriam Cutler Looks Back on Another Year
This year's festival was even more fun for me than usual, as I had 2 films premiere in competition: Family Affair, directed by Chico Colvard, and The Fence, directed by Rory Kennedy/HBO. The Fence screened on opening night as part of a lively and well-attended shorts program, introduced by Robert Redford, who himself is a strong supporter of the short form. It was really fun to see… more
From Blog, posted 2.01.10
Sundance Video Blog: BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross Discusses the Sundance Composer’s Lab
Every summer, the Sundance Composer’s Lab brings promising young composers and filmmakers to Park City for one of the industry’s most prestigious and productive workshops. BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations Doreen Ringer Ross took time out of her Sundance 2010 schedule to discuss BMI’s vital supportive role. Watch and listen to Ringer Ross’s observations and explanations here: more
From Blog, posted 1.27.10
Sundance Video Blog: BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross Discusses BMI’s Role at Sundance
BMI Vice President, Film/TV Relations Doreen Ringer Ross recently touched down at Sundance 2010, where she discussed BMI’s multi-faceted role at the festival. Watch and listen to Ringer Ross’s thoughts, ranging from BMI’s support of our composers at the festival to the anticipation surrounding the annual Composer/Director Roundtable: more
From Blog, posted 1.27.10
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