| Application | The application for the 2017 Music And Sound Design Lab is currently closed. |
| Lab Dates | July 7-20, 2017 |
| Size of Lab | 6 Fellows |
| Location | Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA |
| Eligibility | The Program is focused on supporting accomplished composers from a wide range of musical backgrounds, which may include composers with previous experience writing for film as well as accomplished composers working outside of film whose work is suitable for film scoring. |
| Description | The Music and Sound Design Lab at Skywalker Sound was launched in 2013 and brings together feature filmmakers, emerging film music composers, and Skywalker Sound affiliated sound designers. |
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Film Music Program
About Film Music Program
Sundance Institute Film Music Program, led by Peter Golub connects composers and directors, giving them first-hand experience of the collaborative process, with the goal of nurturing the development of music in film. At the Sundance Film Festival, the Program raises the profile of music in film through a series of concerts, events and panels.
Labs
Each summer, Sundance Institute holds two Labs for composers, one focusing on feature film, the other on documentaries. Both Labs provide a group of talented composers with valuable first-hand experience composing for film. By pairing participating composers with emerging filmmakers supported by the Institute's Feature Film Program and Documentary Film Program, the two Labs aim to enhance the role of music in independent film. Each filmmaker/composer pair also works closely with an in-house Sound Designer from Skywalker Sound, where the Labs are held.
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Application The application for the 2017 Music And Sound Design Lab is currently closed. Lab Dates July 22-30, 2017 Size of Lab 4 Fellows Location Skywalker Sound, Marin County, CA Eligibility The Program is focused on supporting accomplished composers from a wide range of musical backgrounds, which may include composers with previous experience writing for film as well as accomplished composers working outside of film whose work is suitable for film scoring. Description The Music and Sound Design Lab in Skywalker Sound was launched in 2013 and brings together documentary filmmakers, emerging film music composers, and Skywalker Sound affiliated sound designers.
Advice for Applicants
Instead of trying to second guess what the Selection Committee is looking for, make sure and send music that is uniquely yours, that represents your original voice. Don't be discouraged if you are not accepted on the first try; it is not uncommon for an applicant to be accepted after several attempts.
Support for the Film Music Program
The Sundance Institute Film Music Program is supported by Time Warner Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, BMI, Christophe Beck and Jane WangBeck, The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, The Film Music Foundation, and ASCAP (American Society of Composers Authors & Publishers).