Magic in the Mix: Exploring Music for Children’s Content

Composers SHERRI CHUNG HANNAH FRIEDMAN ALEX GERINGAS KYLE RODRIGUEZ SCOT STAFFORD Music Supervisor SAMI POSNER MODERATED BY KAYA SAVAS (Film.Music.Media) Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (Sherri Chung): The adventures of Sam Wing in his youth and Gizmo the Mogwai in China. TV-PG | 30 min Muppets Mayhem (Hannah Friedman): Follow The Muppets' band as they try to record their first-ever album. TV-PG…

Flora and Son

Composer & Co-SongwriterGARY CLARKDirector & Co-SongwriterJOHN CARNEYMODERATED BY ASHLEY IRWIN(SCL President & Composer) Screening Link available upon RegistrationYouTube Live Stream Q&A Friday, September 15, 2:00PM (PT) Flora, a single mother who argues with her son Max in an attempt to find him a hobby, retrieves a guitar from a dumpster and discovers that one person's rubble can be a family's salvation. R…

Songwriters Night in NYC

SCL SongArts NY Presents: SONGWRITERS NIGHT in NYC IN COLLABORATION WITH: THE SONGWRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA &THE NEW YORK SONGWRITERS COLLECTIVE Featuring performances by SCL members:Christine AufderhaarPJ JuRees ShadJoshua Turchin In collaboration with the New York Songwriters Collective and the Songwriters Guild of America, we're thrilled to present the first Composers Night in NYC.Four songwriters from…

The Beanie Bubble

Composer & Songwriter (Original Song "This")DAMIAN KULASHComposerNATHAN BARRCo-DirectorKRISTIN GORE MODERATED BY BEN HARPER (Songwriter) *** RECEPTION TO FOLLOW *** Why did the world suddenly treat stuffed animals like gold? Ty Warner was a frustrated toy salesman until his collaboration with three women grew his masterstroke of an idea into the biggest toy craze in history. The Beanie…

Maintaining Parallel Careers in Music with Mark Isham

Composer & MusicianMARK ISHAM MODERATED BY ASHLEY IRWIN(SCL President, Composer) Emmy-winning composer and Grammy-winning musician Mark Isham has risen to the top of his field as both a film composer and a performing artist. He will explain how he navigates scoring for film & TV, writing solo music, and performing with iconic artists. The discussion…

A Conversation with Steve Dorff

Composer & SongwriterSTEVE DORFF MODERATED BY TRACY MCKNIGHT(BMI's Vice President, Creative, Film, TV & Visual Media) Please join us for an unforgettable conversation as we delve into the captivating world of music and storytelling with the legendary Steve Dorff. You'll have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand the remarkable journey of a prolific composer & songwriter…

SCL Career Symposium

THE SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THEFILM MUSICIANS SECONDARY MARKETS FUND INVITES STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES, & SCL MEMBERS TO THE SCL CAREER SYMPOSIUM AT THE NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL Come participate in an exhilarating day of enlightening panels at our inaugural SCL Career Symposium, designed to propel you forward in your professional journey. Immerse yourself…

SCL / EA Reception at Nashville Film Festival

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (8:00 PM Presentation) This event is open to all SCL members. If you will be in the Nashville area on Saturday, September 30, we welcome you to RSVP and come join us for this gathering and reception. Pinar Toprak is a Turkish-American Emmy-nominated composer, conductor, and performer, who…

Early Career Lunch Hour

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 12:00-1:00pm PT // 2:00pm-3:00pm CT // 3:00-4:00pm ET PRIVATE ZOOM MEETING FOR SCL MEMBERS (LINK WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REGISTRATION) To access FREE SCL Member Ticket, Enter First & Last Name (no space) and APPLY Are you a composer for visual media in the early stages of your career? Are you trying to…

Rustin

ComposerBRANFORD MARSALIS MODERATED BY JON BURLINGAME (Variety) The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, BayardRustinwas one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has everknown. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he…

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

SongwritersKAY HANLEYTOM POLCEMODERATED BY SCOTT MANTZ(Entertainment Journalist) Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream Q&A  Tuesday, October 10, 6:30PM (PT) In season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, under the command of Captain Christopher Pike, confronts increasingly dangerous stakes, explores uncharted territories, and encounters new life and civilizations. The crew will embark on…

Annual Membership Meeting

5:00-6:00PM - Hors D'oeuvres, Cocktails (Cash Bar ONLY)6:00PM - Welcome, Reports, and Keynote7:00PM - Panel Presentation and Discussion THE EVOLVING DEMANDSOF A MEDIA COMPOSER'S CAREER How it was...How it is.. How it will be...Whether it's the craft of composing, managing technology or building relationships, how well you can adapt to change is key in building a successful long-term career.This…