International Film Music Conference

The Film Commission Nordbaden and MFG Baden-Württemberg warmly invite you to the International Film Music Conference, held as part of the CinEuro Film Lab, on December 2nd and 3rd in Mannheim.

The conference aims to connect film musicians, film composers, and filmmakers from the CinEuro region, and to discuss topics such as composition & AI, sound design, opportunities for joint marketing, and other subjects with industry experts. Additionally, there will be a hands-on workshop on sound design, effects, and soundscapes, led by renowned sound designer Kurt Ader.

The conference offers the perfect environment for exchanging ideas with colleagues and making international connections. It is part of the new music film festival Klang/Bild. More information can be found on the website www.klangbild-festival.de. For further questions, please send an email to Michael Ackermann.

This event will be held in English.

Provisional programme:

Monday, 2 December

• 11:00: Opening
• 11:30: Keynote: Amplifying creativity or undermining artistry? Generative AI in music – Steffen Holly
• 12:00: Panel Discussion: AI for composers? All talk and no action? – Speaker: Steffen Holly, Tobias Herzog; Moderation: Michael Ackermann
• 13:00: Networking-Lunch
• 14:30: Open Stage: Film music meets CinEuro
• 16:00: Talk: Opportunities for Joint Marketing of Film Music – Arnaud Blanpain
• 17:00: Coffee Break
• 18:00: Screening „Sisters with Transistors“
• 20:30: Get-Together

Tuesday, 3 December

• 11:00: Workshop: Cinematic Sound Design – Effekt- und Orchestersounds, Klangteppiche und Synthesizer – Kurt Ader
• 13:30: Lunch
• 14:30: Networking & Goodbye

Participation fees