European Talent Competition at SoundTrack Cologne!
CALL FOR ENTRIES:
The European Talent Competition for young and upcoming composers and sound designers at SoundTrack Cologne is now open.
SoundTrack Cologne 21 (July 2nd – 5th, 2024) invites budding composers and sound designers to compose music or create the sound design for a short film in the EUROPEAN TALENT COMPETITION and to apply in the categories WDR FILMSCORE AWARD and SOUND DESIGN.
The aim is to musically interpret and connect the visuals and narration of the short film “Balcony Cacophony” (D: Quentin Haberham).
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 during the SoundTrack Cologne competition screening. The award ceremony will take place during the official Gala on Friday, July 5th, 2024.
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 Chaussee SoundVision GmbH.
Closing date for the competition is April 24th, 2024, 10:00AM 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 “Balcony Cacophony” (Netherlands, 2022, 5 min)
When a rich lady with a passion for topiary must swap her mansion with lush gardens for a tiny council flat, she finds it difficult to cope with her new neighbor and his strange hobbies. A crazy neighborhood feud starts.
Written and Directed by: Quentin Haberham
Duration:5”
Animation: Quentin Haberham
Lead Modelmaker: Zaou Vaughan
DOP: Marc de Meijer
Composers Original Music and Sound design:
Rens Machielse and Willem Schneider
Production Company: Family Affair Films
Producer: Chris Stenger
Sales:SND Films
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