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BMI at Sundance 2011
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
BMI Composer/Director Roundtable Shines at Sundance 2011
The verdict is in: The 13th annual composer/director roundtable, presented by BMI and the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, was yet another roaring success. Entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” the roundtable focused on the dialog and relationship between composer and director. Communal music radar The Comet has praised the event, noting that many of the composer-director relationships represented at this year’s roundtable were forged in the Sundance…
From Blog, posted 1.28.11
Sundance 2011 Diary: BMI’s Doreen Ringer Ross & composer iZLER on Park City Television
BMI's Doreen Ringer Ross & composer iZLER chat with Karilyn Frazier on Park City Television.
From Blog, posted 1.26.11
Sundance 2011 Diary: Ryan Beveridge
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: George S. Clinton
I finally have a film at Sundance! Been coming here for years to do the BMI panel and hang with friends, but today I attend the premiere of “Salvation Boulevard,” George Ratliff's cool new movie which I scored. Last night at the amazing Lou Reed concert I saw several of the fellows from past Composer Labs I have been lucky enough to advise over the years who are…
From Blog, posted 1.25.11
Sundance 2011 Diary: iZLER
First of all, let's get something straight: Speech-wise, I sound pretty English. I was born in Prague and moved to London when I was nine years old, but there's not a whole lot of Czech accent going on here. Which makes it all the more bewildering that Americans constantly mistake me for an Australian. Really? You put me and Hugh Jackman in a room and the difference is pretty obvious…
From Blog, posted 1.22.11
Sundance 2011 Diary: Nathan Barr
I flew into Sundance this past Friday for a whirlwind 24-hour visit in order to attend the premiere of Matthew Chapman's excellent film “The Ledge.” The film stars Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard, and Patrick Wilson, and might best be described as a psychological thriller, though there are elements of romance as well. This film was a joy to score because Matthew is so respectful of the process, and so I…
From Blog, posted 1.22.11
Sundance 2011 Diary: Landing in Park City
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
BMI Music Café Offers Indie Sounds at Kimball Arts Festival in Park City
BMI contributed indie favorites to the impressive musical lineup at the 41st Park City Kimball Arts Festival, held August 6-8 in Utah. BMI performers included Dynamite Walls, Saint Motel, Trent Dabbs, Allen Stone, Andrew Belle, Imagine Dragons and Amy Stroup, who all took the stage in the BMI Music…
From News, posted 8.25.10
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…
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:
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:…
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:
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:
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:
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…
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:
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:
From Blog, posted 1.27.10
Sundance Video Blog: Michael Penn Discusses ‘Skateland’
Composer and singer/songwriter Michael Penn took time out of a hectic Sundance schedule to discuss his compositional process for his score for Skateland, the directorial debut of Anthony Burns which is being screened at the festival.
Watch and listen to Penn’s reflections here:
From Blog, posted 1.27.10
Sundance Blog: Peter Golub on Orchestrating a Celebration of Music and Film
Peter Golub here. I'm at the Festival as Director of the Sundance Institute Film Music Program and also as composer of the film, Countdown to Zero. We had an amazing concert on Sunday night. It's always a challenge, as the films aren't announced until Thanksgiving and we always want to tie the programming for the Sunday night Celebration of Music and Film concert to the Festival. The…
From Blog, posted 1.26.10
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