Introduction to the World Soundtrack Awards
The World Soundtrack Awards, which will take place on October 15, have announced their nominees for this year. The film festival Gent and the World Soundtrack Academy have recognized the contributions of global film and television composers. This year’s category for the film composer of the year includes six candidates for their film compositions and soundscapes in the course of 2024.
Film Composer of the Year
The nominees for film composer of the year are:
- Volker Bertelmann for "Conclave" and "The Amateur"
- Daniel Blumberg for "The Brutalist"
- Kris Bowers for "The Wild Robot"
- Clément Ducol and Camille for "Emilia Pérez"
- Alberto Iglesias for "The room next door"
- John Powell for "How to train your kite"
These composers have been recognized for their outstanding work in creating soundscapes for films. Volker Bertelmann, in particular, has secured a nomination for his work on two films, showcasing his versatility and talent.
TV Composer of the Year
The nominees for TV composer of the year are:
- Volker Bertelmann for "The Day of the Schakal", "Dune: Prophecy", and "The Count of Monte Cristo"
- David Fleming and Gustavo Santolalla for "The Last of Us" (season 2)
- Ariel Marx for "Die for Sex"
- Bear McCReary for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" (Season 2)
- Martin Phipps for "Black Tauben"
- Theodore Shapiro for “Severe” (season 2)
These composers have been recognized for their work in creating music for television shows. Volker Bertelmann has secured a second nomination, this time for his work on television shows, further showcasing his talent and versatility.
Best Original Song
The nominees for best original song are:
- "Beautiful in this way" from "The Last Showgirl" written by Andrew Wyatt, Lykke Li, and Miley Cyrus
- "Evil" from "Emilia Pérez" written by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard
- "I lied to you" from "sinners" written by Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq
- "Never too late" from "Elton John: Never too late" written by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, and Bernie Taupin
- "Winter coat" from "Blitz" written by Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen, and Taura Stinson
These songs have been recognized for their originality and impact in their respective films.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Award are:
- Philip Glass
- Michael Nyman
These composers have been recognized for their lifetime contributions to the world of music and film.
Best Original Composition by a Young Composer
The nominees for best original composition by a young composer are:
- Neville Bharucha
- Théo Cascio
- Bongseob Kim
These young composers have been recognized for their talent and potential in creating original music for films. The award is driven by Wiener Synchron level, which aims to promote and support young composers in the industry.
