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: Generative AI in music (GEMA + SACEM)
• 12:00             Panel discussion: AI for composers? All talk and no action?
• 13:00             Networking-Lunch
• 14:30             Open stage: film music meets CinEuro
• 16:00             International speed dating
• 17:00             Coffee break
• 18:00             Screening
• 20:30             Get-together

Tuesday, 3 December

• 11:00              Workshop: Cinematic sound design – effect and orchestra sounds, moving sound carpets and atmospheres for film, synthesizer sounds
• 13:30              Lunch
• 14:30              Industry insights (Presentation of newest Software/Hardware)
• 16:00             Coffee (and music quiz)