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…
Game Changers: Mixing and Mastering Video Games
WITH Composers & Audio EngineersJACK D. ELLIOTTOM SALTA Mix EngineerSTEVEN KAPLAN MODERATED BY SATOSHI NOGUCHI(Mix Engineer) Introducing a game-changing mixing and mastering panel crafted exclusively for game developers. This state-of-the-art tool offers unparalleled precision and innovation, redefining how game music is created. Its sleek interface seamlessly integrates complex audio elements, allowing composers and engineers to…
NYAD
ComposerALEXANDRE DESPLAT MODERATED BY JON BURLINGAME (Variety) A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, NYAD recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana…
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
ComposersSTEPHEN BARTONGORDY HAAB MODERATED BY STEVE SCHNUR (Worldwide Executive and Presidentof Music for Electronic Arts) Wednesday, October 18, 1:00PM (PT) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal, always one step ahead of the Empire’s constant pursuit, crash lands on the planet Koboh. In this unfamiliar world, Cal is confronted by a new enemy…
Music Supervisors
With:Music SupervisorLINDA OSHER Moderated by CHRIS WIRSIG(Songwriter, SCL SongArts Committee) Wednesday, October 18, 20235pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET YouTube Livestream Music Supervisors are an integral part of a film or TV show’s music team. They not only search for and clear the rights to licensed songs, but also work closely with songwriters and…
The Holdovers
Composer MARK ORTON MODERATED BY TIM GREIVING (Film Music Journalist) Tuesday, October 24, 7:00PM PT Please be mindful of the SCL's Code of Conduct. From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during the holiday break to babysit the handful of…
Barbie
Co-Composers & SongwritersMARK RONSONANDREW WYATTSongwritersCAROLINE AILINDUA LIPAWriter/DirectorGRETA GERWIG MODERATED BY TIM GREIVING (Film Music Journalist) To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken. PG-13 | 114 min *** SCREENING + Q&A INFORMATION ***