17.10.24, 10:00, Maclaine Diemer
During Film Fest Gent's WSA Intimate Conversations, a small group of participants will engage with experienced composers who will share their views on the art of film, television and games scoring.
Behind award-winning scores and platinum albums lie personal stories, goals and beliefs. What is the value of music in a profoundly changing film industry? How do you develop an authentic artistic fingerprint? What intermediate milestones can help to develop your talent? Starting from their own experiences, Maclaine Diemer initiates an intimate dialogue that touches up a variety of themes, as broad as the scoring industry itself. Based on the interests and questions of the participants, the conversation flows organically from one topic to the next.
Maclaine Diemer is a Los Angeles based composer for interactive and traditional media, best known for critically acclaimed score for games like Guild Wars 2, Firmament and Crucible.
workshop Simon Franglen (sold out)masterclassAgendaArtistic activitiesThe WSA Workshops of Film Fest Gent are exclusive masterclasses by some of the most prolific composers of the moment. Together with a small group of participants, you get into the studio and embark on a unique, musical journey.
Through examples from his own work, composer Simon Franglen deconstructs the creative-technical process that is at the heart of his award-winning scores for, among others, Avatar: The Way of Water, and The Magnificent Seven. In the recording and mixing studio’s of KASK, Gent’s most renowned conservatory, he explores the technical horizon of film scoring and shares advice that is immediately applicable to your own work. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage along the way.
Simon Franglen is a highly accomplished, award-winning musician and producer. For over two decades, he has collaborated intensely with American composer James Horner on the celebrated scores for Avatar, The Amazing Spider-Man, Titanic and many others. Succeeding his mentor, Franglen composed the score for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), for which he won the Discovery of the Year Award at the 2023 World Soundtrack Awards.
Workshop Nainita DesaymasterclassAgendaArtistic activitiesThe WSA Workshops of Film Fest Gent are exclusive masterclasses by some of the most prolific composers of the moment. Together with a small group of participants, you get into the studio and embark on a unique, musical journey.
In the studio, Nainita Desai explores the creative and technical horizons of her award-winning scores for Call of Duty and For Sama, among others. Together with a small group of participants, she dives into the scores and answers questions from the audience.
Nainita Desai is a three-time Emmy-nominated composer for film, television and games. She is known for her work on several BAFTA-, Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated productions, including 4 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, The Deepest Breath and the Call of Duty video game franchise.
workshop Simon FranglenmasterclassAgendaArtistic activitiesThe WSA Workshops of Film Fest Gent are exclusive masterclasses by some of the most prolific composers of the moment. Together with a small group of participants, you get into the studio and embark on a unique, musical journey.
Through examples from his own work, composer Simon Franglen deconstructs the creative-technical process that is at the heart of his award-winning scores for, among others, Avatar: The Way of Water, and The Magnificent Seven. In the recording and mixing studio’s of KASK, Gent’s most renowned conservatory, he explores the technical horizon of film scoring and shares advice that is immediately applicable to your own work. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage along the way.
Simon Franglen is a highly accomplished, award-winning musician and producer. For over two decades, he has collaborated intensely with American composer James Horner on the celebrated scores for Avatar, The Amazing Spider-Man, Titanic and many others. Succeeding his mentor, Franglen composed the score for Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), for which he won the Discovery of the Year Award at the 2023 World Soundtrack Awards.
Workshop Carlos Rafael RiveramasterclassAgendaArtistic activitiesDe WSA Workshops van Film Fest Gent zijn exclusieve masterclasses met enkele van de meest toonaangevende componisten van het moment. Samen met een kleine groep deelnemers duik je de studio in voor een unieke, muzikale reis.
Achter bekroonde scores en platina albums gaan persoonlijke verhalen, doelen en overtuigingen schuil. Wat is de waarde van muziek in een ingrijpend veranderende filmindustrie? Hoe ontwikkel je een authentieke artistieke vingerafdruk? Welke tussentijdse mijlpalen kunnen helpen om je talent te ontwikkelen? Vertrekkend van zijn eigen ervaringen start Carlos Rafael Rivera (Lessons in Chemistry, Ezra) een intieme dialoog die een waaier aan thema's aansnijdt, zo breed als de muziekindustrie zelf. Gebaseerd op de interesses en vragen van de deelnemers, vloeit het gesprek organisch over van het ene onderwerp naar het andere.
Carlos Rafael Rivera is een Grammy- en tweevoudig Emmywinnende componist en docent met een veelzijdige carrière in film, tv en podiumkunsten. Zijn werk omvat scores voor Netflix' Godless, waarvoor hij een Primetime Emmy ontving, zijn bekroonde score voor The Queen's Gambit en voor Lessons in Chemistry en Griselda.
Jeff RussolectureAgendaArtistic activitiesDuring Film Fest Gent's WSA Intimate Conversations, a small group of participants will engage with experienced composers who will share their views on the art of film, television and games scoring.
Through examples from his own work, composer Jeff Russo deconstructs his vision on the art of scoring for film and television and gives an insight into the process that lies behind his scores for Fargo and Ripley. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and engage along the way.
Jeff Russo is an Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer, scoring varied and compelling music for film, television and video games. He is known for his scores for Mrs. Davis, Love and Death, Fargo and Ripley.
Anthony WillislectureAgendaArtistic activitiesDuring Film Fest Gent's WSA Intimate Conversations, a small group of participants will engage with experienced composers who will share their views on the art of film, television and games scoring.
Behind award-winning scores and platinum albums lie personal stories, goals and beliefs. What is the value of music in a profoundly changing film industry? How do you develop an authentic artistic fingerprint? What intermediate milestones can help to develop your talent? Starting from his own experiences, Anthony Willis initiates an intimate dialogue that touches upon a variety of themes, as broad as the scoring industry itself. Based on the interests and questions of the participants, the conversation flows organically from one topic to the next.
Anthony Willis is a two-time BAFTA-nominated composer, known for his evocative scores for Emerald Fennel’s Oscar’s winning Promising Young Woman, Blumhouse’s Ai hit M3gan, and Fennell’s psychological thriller Saltburn. He was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Artisans to Watch in 2023 at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Workshop Natalie Holt (sold out)masterclassAgendaArtistic activitiesThe WSA Workshops of Film Fest Gent are exclusive masterclasses by some of the most prolific composers of the moment. Together with a small group of participants, you get into the studio and embark on a unique, musical journey.
Using examples from her own work, composer Natalie Holt dissects the creative-technical process behind award-winning scores such as Loki and Obi-Wan Kenobi. In the recording and mixing studios of KASK & Conservatorium, she explores the technical horizons of film music and gives advice that is immediately applicable to your own work. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and participate.