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Dedicated to supporting emerging film composers and enhancing the role of music in independent film. learn more
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BMI has been bringing music to the Sundance Film Festival for over 15 years and has been a committed partner in promoting the role of music in film since the festival’s inception. learn more
Film Conducting Workshop
A two-week course designed for composers who wish to refine their conducting skills. learn more
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BMI offers a variety of scholarships to support aspiring film composers. learn more
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Film/TV
Rolfe Kent Receives Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & TV Awards
Global music rights leader Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its annual Film/TV Awards tonight at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The ceremony saluted the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series, and highest-ranking cable network programs. Rolfe Kent received BMI’s Richard Kirk Award, which is bestowed on composers who have made significant contributions to the realm of film…
From News, posted 5.17.12
At 80, John Williams Is Still Building a Legacy
As much as any composer alive, John Williams has written the musical soundtrack of our lives. Earlier this year, the five-time Academy Award winner turned 80; yet he shows no signs of slowing down. Williams received two more Oscar nominations this year — for his scores for the Steven Spielberg films War Horse and The Adventures of Tintin — which brings his total to 47, the…
From MusicWorld, posted 5.18.12
10 Questions: Rolfe Kent
Rolfe Kent, composer of Sideways, About Schmidt, Up in the Air and the theme for TV's Dexter, is this year's recipient of BMI's Richard Kirk Award for career achievement. Kent's penchant for finding fresh sounds, and his delicate musical touch for films that combine both comedy and drama, have made him a sought-after composer in Hollywood -- despite the fact that he is largely…
From News, posted 5.14.12
American Youth Symphony Presents Danny Elfman Project
The American Youth Symphony in Los Angeles will launch the Danny Elfman Project on Sunday, May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Sponsored by BMI, the three-year initiative will explore and celebrate the film music of iconic BMI composer Danny Elfman through panel discussions and performances. At 4 p.m. on May 6, Danny Elfman will join film music historian Jon Burlingame for an in-depth symposium discussing the…
From News, posted 4.30.12
Remembering Joel Goldsmith: 1957-2012
Brilliantly eclectic BMI composer Joel Goldsmith died on Sunday, April 29. He was 54. An expert in composing for science fiction and fantasy, Goldsmith worked in television, film and video games. His knack for otherworldly scores came naturally – he was the eldest son of legendary late BMI composer Jerry Goldsmith. Joel Goldsmith served as the main composer for television series Stargate SG-1, for which he…
From News, posted 4.30.12
10 Questions: iZLER
Critics and fans love the TV mystery series Revenge. At least 10.3-million tuned in for the premiere and have watched its anti-heroine Emily Thorne try to unravel the mysteries of her past and exact the titular vengeance on those responsible. An important part of captivating those fans — and the critics — is the work of the composer iZLER, whose often-stunning textural compositions for electric guitar,…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.30.12
10 Questions: David Newman
Composer/conductor David Newman has scored more than 100 major feature films, received an Oscar nomination for his Anastasia score, and is a 2009 recipient of BMI’s Richard Kirk Award. He’s a member of the legendary Newman family—and if the Hollywood composing world has a dynasty, the Newmans are it: David’s father, Alfred Newman, was a nine-time Oscar winner and is considered one of the godfathers of…
From MusicWorld, posted 4.27.12
Sundance Institute’s ComposersLab: LA Set for May 12
The Sundance Institute’s Film Music Program will present the ComposersLab: LA on Saturday, May 12 at Downtown Independent Theatre (251 South Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012) in Los Angeles. The event is an incredible educational opportunity – a one-day version of the institute’s Summer Lab. Leading composers Blake Neely (The Mentalist, The Pacific, Political Animals, Brothers & Sisters), Cliff Martinez (Drive,…
From News, posted 4.18.12
NYU/BMI Workshop for Music in Commercial Media Accepting Applicants
BMI will partner with New York University to present the NYU / BMI Workshop for Music in Commercial Media workshop on July 28-30 at NYU in Greenwich Village. The NYU/BMI Workshop is an intensive three-day seminar dedicated to the business and techniques of producing and composing music for advertising, corporate branding and music production libraries. These areas constitute the world’s most heard music and provide major revenue streams…
From News, posted 4.13.12
Composer Rolfe Kent to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards
BMI will present the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement to prolific composer Rolfe Kent at the organization’s 2012 Film & Television Awards. Held Wednesday, May 16 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the private event also honors the composers of the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated primetime network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. BMI bestows the Richard Kirk Award on composers who have made…
From News, posted 4.11.12
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