Applications Open for Film Composing Competition

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Mon, 04/30/2012 - 20:00 -- Nick Dager

The Ohio Philharmonic Orchestra Cleveland has announced the Film and Composer Competition. The annual compeition takes place in September. Filmmakers are randomly matched with film score composers who then compose a music score for the short film. This unique competition aims at bringing together filmmakers and composers for an exciting collaborative film and performance event. Final film and score selections will be screened and performed by the Ohio Philharmonic Orchestra in a live performance. The early deadline for applying is May 30; the late deadline in June 15. The competition is meant to be a win-win-win for all involved.  Filmmakers submit short films (14 minutes or less). Composers submit music samples. In the first round the selection committee picks a limited numbers of contestants. They are randomly matched with film score composers who then compose a music score for the short film. This unique competition aims at bringing together filmmakers and composers for an exciting collaborative film and performance event. Final round film and score selections will be screened and performed by the Ohio Philharmonic Orchestra in a live performance.  

 Click here to see competition details http://www.ohiophilharmonic.com/OPO/film-composer.html