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Sundance Composers Lab
Dedicated to supporting emerging film composers and enhancing the role of music in independent film. learn more
Sundance Film Festival
BMI has been bringing music to the Sundance Film Festival for over 15 years and has been a committed partner in promoting the role of music in film since the festival’s inception. learn more
Film Conducting Workshop
A two-week course designed for composers who wish to refine their conducting skills. learn more
Scholarship Opportunities
BMI offers a variety of scholarships to support aspiring film composers. learn more
Woodstock Film Festival
BMI sponsors panels at the annual film festival. learn more
My Music Career
Royalty Information
A convenient, easy-to-read guide about the method by which your BMI royalties are calculated. learn more
What is a Cue Sheet?
Cue sheets are the primary means by which performing rights organizations track the use of music in films and TV. learn more
Film / TV
BMI Mourns the Passing of Michael Jackson
An artistic and cultural tour de force whose gifts demanded the spotlight, Michael Jackson was equally potent behind the scenes. He received numerous BMI Awards recognizing his prolific career as a songwriter, the raw power of which will continue to influence generations of music makers. “BMI mourns the passing of Michael Jackson. A BMI Icon, he was one of the greatest entertainers of our era. His songwriting… more
From News, posted 6.25.09
Composer David Newman to Receive Richard Kirk Award at BMI Film & Television Awards
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… more
From News, posted 4.20.09
Tim Maurice Named BMI Film Scoring Scholarship Recipient
Composer Tim Maurice was named the 2009 BMI Film Scoring Scholarship recipient during the annual BMI Day at Berklee College of Music. Maurice, a film scoring major, received the scholarship at a presentation at Berklee by BMI composer David Newman, in whose name this year's scholarship is given. Pictured are film composer David Newman; Berklee Film Scoring… more
From News, posted 4.07.09
BMI Analyzes Music in Film at SXSW 2009
BMI will partner with the 2009 SXSW Film Festival to offer two touchstone events: “BMI Presents: Film Music, the Bastard Child of Post Production” on Sunday, March 15 and “A Conversation with Michael Penn” on Tuesday, March 17, both at 11 a.m. in the Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St). “BMI Presents: Film Music, the Bastard Child… more
From News, posted 3.11.09
A.R. Rahman and the Bollywood Breakthrough
This would seem to be A.R. Rahman’s moment. The 43-year-old composer recently became the first Indian musician to win a Golden Globe Award, and his work on the soundtrack to Danny Boyle’s surprise hit film Slumdog Millionaire has also earned him three Oscar nominations and two Oscar wins: “Jai Ho,” featuring music by Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar, claimed original song honors and he also walked away… more
From MusicWorld, posted 3.09.09
Guy Moon and Butch Hartman: Sassy Sounds for Quick-Cut Capers
If you have kids -- or perhaps a childlike penchant for animated shows – the zany musicality of composer/musician Guy Moon matched with the maniacal lyrics of wordsmith/animator and director Butch Hartman might already be embedded in your cerebellum. The creator of hit shows for the Nickelodeon network including Danny Phantom and Johnny Bravo, Hartman, producer of The Fairly Oddparents, also creates lyrics as a part of… more
From MusicWorld, posted 2.26.09
A.R. Rahman Sweeps Oscars
Composer A. R. Rahman swept the fields honoring musical contributions to the year’s best in film at the 81st Annual Academy Awards, staged Sunday, February 22 in Los Angeles. Rahman’s composition for Slumdog Millionaire earned the statuette for Original Score, while the film’s “Jai Ho,” featuring music by Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar, claimed Original Song honors. Slumdog Millionaire’s creative hive… more
From News, posted 2.23.09
A. R. Rahman Wins BAFTA Award as BMI Composers Dominate Video Game Nods
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) recently applauded the year’s best in film, and composer A. R. Rahman walked away with the 2009 Orange British Academy Film Award for Music in recognition of his original score and songs for Slumdog Millionaire. Rahman will also vie for three Oscars at the 81st Annual Academy Awards Sunday, February 22. A.… more
From News, posted 2.11.09
Cliff Eidelman: Untangling Love’s Lattice with “He’s Just Not That Into You”
While a traditional romantic film might center on the conundrums of one couple, He’s Just Not That Into You, based on the best-selling book of the same name, presents a cast of nine principal characters played by Jennifer Anniston, Jennifer Connelly, Ginnifer Goodwin, Scarlett Johansson, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Justin Long, Drew Barrymore and Kevin Connelly, searching for love through a mishmash of misinterpreted signals. “I wanted to have unpredictable… more
From MusicWorld, posted 2.10.09
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 more
From News, posted 1.27.09
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