Renowned film composers and EFA-Members Nicolas Rabaeus, Lorenz Dangel, and Judit Varga have each won the national film award for best music of their home countries Swizzerland, Germany and Austria. They are set to participate in an exclusive round table discussion focusing on the significance and impact of film prizes for composers. The event, aiming to shed light on recognition in film scoring, will take place on 3 July, 2024 as part of the conference program at SoundTrack_Cologne. The discussion will explore how prestigious awards can influence a composer’s career, shape industry standards and highlight emerging talent. Rabaeus, Dangel and Varga bring a wealth of experience and unique perspectives to the table.
The event is hosted by the European Film Academy, SWISS FILMS and is part of a yearlong program leading up to the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland which focuses on several key professions within the audiovisual industry. The panel will be hosted by Gary Yershon, an Oscar-nominated composer himself.