Welcome to The AWFC!
We are a community of composers and colleagues who strive to support and celebrate the work of women composers through advocacy and education. This visibility is important to herald in equality amongst our industry and bring diverse voices to film, television, video games and multimedia projects. We are proud to host the first ever directory of women film composers allowing filmmakers and decision makers the opportunity to discover new talent. Please also check out our weekly composer spotlight featuring short interviews with our members.
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We are a community partner again for this year’s THE WRAP BE CONFERENCE. POWERFUL WOMEN EMPOWERING POWERFUL WOMEN.
We received 5 complimentary tickets to the (virtual) convention and would like to extend these to our membership.
Please email socialmedia@theawfc.com if you like to attend for May 11, 12 and 13 (or part of it) and we will send you the code to get a complimentary ticket. First come first serve to the first five people that send email.
The BE Conference is back for 3 DAYS of mentorship, education, and career-building workshops by the most influential women in media and entertainment, WrapWomen. Starting Tuesday, May 11th join us for an exclusive digital event tailored to those reaching for the next level of their career: www.thewrap.com/be-conference-2021/
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The feature documentary "Duty Free", scored by Crystal Grooms Mangano is releasing in the US and Canada today. Here is the film’s website: www.dutyfreefilm.com
The soundtrack is now available on all platforms , released by Groomsy Music.
The film premiered last fall at DOCNYC and was an audience crowd-pleaser. Here is a review from the Hollywood Reporter:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/duty-free-film-review-doc-nyc-2020-4090769/
The documentary is sparking conversation around the country about ageism and the roles of different generations in our modern society. Here is the film’s synopsis:
“After a 75 year-old mother gets fired from her job, her son takes her on a bucket-list adventure to reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents a journey that uncovers the betrayals plaguing her past and the economic insecurity soon to shape not only her future, but that of an entire generation.”
It is a very personal story, leaves the audience inspired, and is a beautiful film for Mother’s Day.
Thank you for sharing and for all the support you provide to our community!
From our friends at the Composers Diversity Collective: Tonight at 6:30pm PDT
Join this AAPI Film/TV composers panel with Amritha Vaz (Mira, Royal Detective, Home), Sherri Chung (Kung Fu, Riverdale, Blindspot), & Joe Wong (Russian Doll, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens, Master of None, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before). It's live streaming on YouTube at 6:30pm (Thursday, May 6th 6.30 PM PT) if you want to hear about their stories!
*YouTube Live Stream Link: youtu.be/wSA6GbBAlFU
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Lindsay Wright released her single 'Exile' today, with the full EP available on June 4th. Stay tuned! orcd.co/exile
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Submission for Discovery of the Year at the World is now open.
Please find all details/ eligibility criterias for this award and also how to submit for the long-list for TV, Film Composer and Best Song of the Year in this newsletter: email.filmfestival.be/t/ViewEmail/i/4B21BD7EB78B01A02540EF23F30FEDED/B30099889545D60C6E6039C17E42...
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Tamar is such a blessing <3
Go,See,Talk! debuts the track "Jupiter's Legacy" from Stephanie Economous's score for the new Netflix superhero drama 'Jupiter's Legacy' – available to stream tomorrow 5/7 alongside the soundtrack release from Milan Records. The exclusive also features an in-depth interview with Stephanie about the new series, her creative process, and inspiration for anyone ever wanting to compose music.
goseetalk.com/interview-stephanie-economou-discusses-collaboration-and-inspiration-on-jupiters-le...
Julia Zuzanna Sokolowska spoke to Film Daily about one of her most recent project, scoring one of DMX’s last films.
filmdaily.co/craft/spotlight/julia-zuzanna-sokolowska/