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BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film, Television, & Cable Music

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David Newman Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Mike Post Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year’s top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series, and highest ranking cable network programs tonight at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and hosted by BMI President & CEO Del Bryant and Film/TV Relations Vice President Doreen Ringer Ross, the black-tie…


From News, posted 5.21.09

Composer David Newman to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Prolific composer David Newman will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI’s annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 20 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs. BMI’s President & CEO Del…


From News, posted 4.20.09

Robert Redford’s Zoom Serves as Setting for Annual BMI Sundance Dinner

BMI Vice President of Film/TV Doreen Ringer Ross hosted an intimate combination of camaraderie and fine dining at restaurant Zoom during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The annual dinner encourages Sundance composers, directors, and film executives to enjoy an evening of relaxation and conversation in a uniquely cozy setting. Pictured are (l-r): Against the Current director Peter Callahan and the film's composer


From News, posted 1.27.09

Consecutive Successes At Three Day BMI-Sponsored ‘Songs, Shorts, And Scores’ Workshop

BMI proudly sponsored “Songs, Shorts and Scores,” a unique three-day composer showcase at the Mbar (1253 North Vine Street, Hollywood 90038). Held three consecutive Mondays in August, the workshop paired an established film and television composer with three up-and-coming composers. Attendees were treated to performances from a newly formed quartet and emerging talent, along with an intimate look at the processes behind film scoring. Monday, August 4 featured composer/BMI Icon,…


From News, posted 8.28.08

Fellows Benefit From BMI-Sponsored Sundance Composer Lab

BMI celebrated 10 years of sponsorship and participation at the 2008 Sundance Composers Lab, which ran from July 22 thru August 7 in Sundance, Utah. This year’s Composers Lab Fellows were Matt Cartsonis, T. Griffin, iZLER, JJ Lee, Vivek Maddala and Nicholas Pavkovic. During the two-week Lab, Fellows participated in workshops and creative exercises under the guidance of the industry’s leading film composers and film music professionals.


From News, posted 8.08.08

BMI Film & Television Awards Tout Composers of Year’s Top Film and Television Music

Christopher Young Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Peter Golub Receives Classic Contribution Award BMI honored the composers of music featured in the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs May 21 at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO…


From News, posted 5.21.08

Composer Christopher Young to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards

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Ceremony Slated for May 21 in Los Angeles Prolific composer Christopher Young will receive the Richard Kirk Award for outstanding career achievement at BMI's annual Film & Television Awards on Wednesday, May 21 in Los Angeles. Staged at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie, invitation-only dinner will also honor the composers of the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs.…


From News, posted 4.08.08

BMI, Sundance Film Fest Host Music/Film Roundtable Discussion

BMI and the Sundance Film Festival will present the tenth annual composer/director roundtable, entitled “Music & Film: The Creative Process,” on Wednesday, January 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sundance House at the Kimball Art Center (638 Park Avenue). This event is open to festival badge holders and tickets will be on sale to the public. George S. Clinton Christopher Young Mervyn…


From News, posted 1.08.08

BMI Film & Television Awards Salute Composers of Top Movie, TV, Cable Music

'Narnia' Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Honored for Outstanding Career Achievement; Classic Contribution Award Goes to Earle Hagen BMI honored the composers and songwriters of the music from the past year's top-grossing films, top-rated prime-time network television series and highest-ranking cable network programs at its annual Film & Television Awards. Held May 17 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the black-tie gala was hosted by BMI President & CEO


From News, posted 5.17.06

2005 Sundance Composers Lab Fellows Announced

BMI and the Sundance Institute have announced the six musicians selected for the 8th Annual Sundance Institute Composers Lab, which kicked off on July 26 and runs until August 11 in Sundance, Utah. The 2005 Composers Lab Fellows are Don Byron, Barbara Cohen, Marco d'Ambrosio, Andrea Kapsalis, Ljova (a.k.a. Lev Zhurbin) and Gyan Riley. During the two-week intensive lab, Fellows participate in workshops and creative…


From News, posted 7.26.05

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