IFTA to celebrate music in film
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the inaugural IFTA Music Forum (September 4), which will focus on Music for the Moving Image.
Amongst the highlights of the day will be a discussion with BAFTA nominated and Academy Award and Golden Globe winning composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement [+see also:
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Marianelli said, “It is a real delight to be invited to this event hosted by IFTA, and learn more about the fantastic amount that Ireland contributes to the industry. The film world is so competitive and challenging, I feel it is important for us all to share our own journeys and to learn from each other through events just like this.”
Other participants include music supervisor/score co-ordinator Becky Bentham (Mamma Mia! [+see also:
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IFTA Chief Executive Aine Moriarty said, “Ireland has a wealth of creative musical talent and the Academy is delighted to facilitate this very exciting event, bringing together a mix of Irish and international industry professionals providing ‘Music for the Moving Image’ in what promises to be a lively afternoon of creative discussion and exploration.”
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