God’s Country
Composer DEANDRE JAMES ALLEN-TOOLE Director JULIAN HIGGINS MODERATED BY JONGNIC BONTEMPS (Composer) Thursday, January 12, 7:00PM PT ** Proof of COVID-19 vaccine required. Masks are mandatory at all times on Emerson's campus, including during the Screening + Q&A ** Please be mindful of the SCL's Code of Conduct. Based on a short story by acclaimed author James…
Amsterdam
Composer & Songwriter DANIEL PEMBERTON Original Song - "Time" co-written with Drake & Giveon MODERATED BY TIM GREIVING (Film Music Journalist) Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream Q&A Friday, January 13, 1:00PM (PT) In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in…
Andor
Composer NICHOLAS BRITELL Creator, Executive Producer, Writer TONY GILROY MODERATED BY JON BURLINGAME (Variety) Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream Q&A Tuesday, January 17, 6:30PM (PT) The Andor series explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the…
Simchas and Sorrows
Composer ESIN AYDINGOZ MODERATED BY CATHERINE JOY (Composer, President of AWFC, CEO of Joy Music House) Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream Q&A Wednesday, January 25, 6:30PM (PT) A story about secular, free-spirited artist and former Catholic schoolgirl Agnes, who must come to terms with religion to marry the love of her life.…
The Life of a Cue
Recording Engineer DAMON TEDESCO SCL Nashville Chair JAY WEIGEL Friday, January 27, 10:00AM CT Please be mindful of the SCL's Code of Conduct. Join scoring mixer Damon Tedesco and SCL’s Jay Weigel as they discuss the life of a film/television music cue. They will demonstrate the entire process, from inception to delivery, of making music…
Only Murders in the Building
Composer SIDDHARTHA KHOSLA MODERATED BY JON BURLINGAME Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream Q&A Tuesday, January 31, 6:30PM (PT) Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue - the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny's homicide, they…
Will ChatGT AI Replace Composers?
Composers FLETCHER BEASLEY JOEL DOUEK JACK D. ELLIOT YouTube Live Stream Q&A WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:00-8:30pm PT / 9:00-10:30pm CT / 10:00-11:30pm ET Join us for this seminar in exploring the Potential of ChatGPT and other AI composition technologies. ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, can assist with various tasks including music composition…
4th SCL Awards
THE SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS cordially invites you to THE 4th ANNUAL SCL AWARDS BANQUET & CEREMONY Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:30pm – Red Carpet Reception 7:00pm – Dinner 8:30pm – Program & Presentations ~ Attire: Black Tie ~ Please be mindful of the SCL’s Code of Conduct. Soecial Awards Presentations Will Include THE…
Copyright and its Implications for Artificial Intelligence
TechnologistALBHY GALUTENPublisherABBY NORTHLaw ProfessorDAVID NIMMERAuthorJONATHAN TAPLINGeneral Counsel & Associate Register of CopyrightsUnited States Copyright OfficeSUZY WILSON Thursday, February 16, 7:00PM PT Please be mindful of the SCL's Code of Conduct. Join us for an open discussion on how the rapidly developing technology ofArtificial Intelligence will be impacted by our existing copyright laws. Do the current laws protect creators' works…
Sync Session 13
With LAURA KATZ Music Supervisor, Supe Troop MODERATED BY CHRIS WIRSIG SCL SongArts Chair Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:00pm-6:00pm PST / 6:00-8:00pm / 7:00pm-9:00pm EST YouTube Live Stream SCL Members are invited to attend this event, featuring selected songs from the following songwriters that will be reviewed by Laura. Tom Bishel Erica Chase David Das Dave Kinnoin Michael Levine…
Early Career Lunch Hour
THURSDAY, MARCH 2 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) Are you a composer for visual media in the early stages of your career? Are you trying to secure your first feature film, video game, or lead composer credit? Are you working mostly…
Game Changers: How to Prepare and Navigate GDC
WITH Senior Director of Membership Film, TV, & Visual Media, ASCAP JENNIFER HARMON Founder, Defiant Talent Management & Vice President, G.A.N.G. SABRINA HUTCHINSON Composers FINISHING MOVE Officer, G.A.N.G. ATSUSHI SUGANUMA MODERATED BY CHANDLER POLING (Co-Founder of WHITE BEAR PR) Screening Link available upon Registration YouTube Live Stream WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 12:00-1:00pm (PT) / 2:00-3:00pm (CT)…