CALL FOR ENTRIES: Competition for young and upcoming composers and sounddesigners at SoundTrack_Cologne is now open

The aim is to musically interpret and connect the visuals and narration of the short film “Reunify” (D: Mette Tange & Peter Smith).

Contestants may either compose the score or create the sound design for the short film and may also work together in a team with another composer or sound designer. Sound designers in particular are encouraged to submit sound-only projects!

The twelve finalists will be presented with their work to the audience and jury at the SoundTrack_Cologne competition screening and the award gala on June 23, 2023.

The winner of the WDR FILMSCORE AWARD will have the opportunity to record an original composition of 7 – 9 minutes length with the WDR Funkhausorchester – for many young composers this could be their first opportunity to record with a large orchestra and begin filling out their film-scoring calling card.

The winner for the best SOUND DESIGN will receive a 5.1 cinematic mix down in the prestigious sound mixing studio TORUS GmbH.

Closing date for the competition is May 08, 2023, 09:00am CET!

The contest is open to all active students in the fields of sound, music, and/or composition at a European film or music school (without age limit); or any young European creatives up to and including 30 years of age.

> The online registration form and the terms and conditions for your participation can be found by following the link below.

After the online registration you may download the short film and start your project.

Short film “Reunify” (Denmark, 2020, 07:09 min)

Directed by: Mette Tange & Peter Smith

Reunion. The tree is still standing. Roots enclosing the past. Branches reaching out for the future. In the border region.

Two children lead us into a magical universe where friendships are broken by wars but rediscovered in peace. One tree carries the connection between the past and the present.

Inspired by Søren Ulrik Thomsen’s poem "The trees do not grow into the sky", the film thematizes the belief in peaceful coexistence and reconciliation across borders, nationalities and history.

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