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Film and TV composing partnerships

Novelists work alone. So do painters. So why do so many composers choose to work in pairs? Rebecca Barry reports.

Music Commissioners

Whether creating music for television, film or advertising, composers have long relied on commissioners to make a living. Fiona Sturges uncovers the secrets of a successful working partnership. Read full article

Posted: May 05, 09 | Comments: 0

Composing Partnerships — a balancing act?

Novelists work alone. So do painters. So why do so many composers choose to work in pairs? Rebecca Barry reports. Read full article

Posted: Feb 05, 09 | Comments: 1

Investigating the Library Music Industry

Once considered the fast food of the music industry, library music is now a significant resource for producers and a lucrative career option for composers. Rebecca Barry reports. Read full article

Posted: Dec 04, 08 | Comments: 2

Matthew Strachan Q&A

Screened Music guest panellist, Matthew Strachan, shares his views on pitching for free, having an agent, his sound track for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and the state of the industry. Reporting by Nicki Household. Read full article

Posted: Dec 02, 08 | Comments: 0

Pitching For Free — What's the Deal?

The majority of film and television composers say it's only fair that they charge for pitches and demos. So why do so many go unpaid? Rebecca Barry reports. Read full article

Posted: Oct 24, 08 | Comments: 14

Talent Competitions — Do They Deliver?

These are tough times for aspiring composers looking for their big break. There are more people than ever with a passion for creating new sounds, and competition is fierce. Could a talent competition be the place to start? Fiona Sturges reports. Read full article

Posted: Oct 24, 08 | Comments: 1

Feature Comment

"It is indeed offensive to be told to work for free (rarely do producers ask if it is acceptable). However, the choices are radically limited: if one doesn't compose (/record/mix) for free, one does not......"
Andrew Hewitt on the Feature Pitching For Free — What's the Deal?

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Featured Panellist Nick Ryan

Screened Music Guest Panellist Nick Ryan

Nick Ryan is an award-winning composer, sound designer and audio-media specialist. Nick's unique approach to music and sound and his core interest in using sound and music to describe visual 'form' has resulted in his collaboration with diverse disciplines of film drama and documentary, motion graphics, animation and interactive media, orchestral ensemble and radio.

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