BMIM Conference 2026

Following a successful first edition during the Netherlands Film Festival 2025 and the equally successful FilmForwardFika, BMIM and Vrouwen in Beeld present the Buma Breakfast Club XL. During this morning event, we bring together women* from different disciplines within the film and television industry for an informal moment of meeting, conversation and connection. An accessible

From our perspective, Los Angeles has long been seen as the place where opportunities for composers and sync in the entertainment industry come together. And for good reasons. But there is another hub that is becoming increasingly relevant: Nashville. No longer just the home of country music, Nashville has grown into one of the world’s

AI is no longer a futuristic concept: it’s embedded in the tools, search processes, briefs, and workflows we use every day. Laurens Vreekamp (journalist and design thinker, former Google News Lab, author of The Art of AI and co-author of Niet onze AI) leads an interactive roundtable exploring what AI means right now for composers

A Keynote Q&A with Oli Julian and Nick Foster What really happens between the first creative conversation and the final cue? In this keynote, composers Oli Julian and Nick Foster discuss the collaboration between composer and director, and the processes that shape music for major international series. Having scored projects for Netflix, Disney, Sky and

Do you have questions about contracts, rights, royalties, sync, splits or negotiations? Wondering what’s really hidden in that clause, and how to negotiate a deal that actually works for you? At the Pop-Up Office, you’ll gain not only insight, but also practical tools to approach your next agreement with greater confidence. Legal expert Mattijs van

An interactive session exploring the collaboration between composers, directors, editors and producers, and where that collaboration truly comes to life. Directors often speak in terms of feeling, story and imagery (“less cheerful”, “more tension”, “a bit more blue”), while composers think in sound, structure and musical language. Is that difference in language a problem? Not

From shaping your sound to finding the right words for it: putting your work out there takes time, energy and a fair bit of courage. What truly makes a difference along the way? Honest, constructive feedback. That’s where our Talent Tuner comes in. A unique opportunity to sit down with experienced professionals from the field,

As the school holidays begin and the regular TV season comes to an end, all eyes turn to NOS. The Dutch public broadcaster traditionally forms the heart of the Summer of Sport, and in 2026 this will once again be the case around the matches of the FIFA World Cup. Each broadcast day typically concludes

An intimate conversation with BMIM’s founding father and Mister TV-Tunes Stephen Emmer recently announced that he will stop composing TV tunes. For Buma Music in Motion, this marks a special moment: not only is Stephen one of BMIM’s founding fathers, he is also one of the most influential Dutch composers in the field of music

From cinematic reveals to gameplay edits and launch campaigns: music plays a crucial role in how games are introduced to audiences. But who decides what kind of music a trailer needs, when is original music commissioned and how are rights, fees and long-term value handled? This panel brings together perspectives from the game-publisher, creative production

In advertising, music is often brought in to make the feeling land. But what happens when sound is not the finishing touch, but part of the idea from the start? In this session, Jazon Eugenio (Founder & Creative Director, Quasi & Kin) and director Filmawi dive into the role of music in campaigns that need

A practical workshop that helps participants articulate their ‘voice’ in clear, memorable language. Natalia Forster guides the room through a set of short exercises to define personal values, sharpen positioning, and translate that into a one-line intro and a confident 30-second pitch that works in meetings and networking moments. Participants leave with actionable text they

Your track gets played on the radio. You’re in a bar and suddenly hear your own song. Or your music pops up in a commercial. Great moments – but is everything behind the scenes actually arranged properly? Are your tracks correctly registered, are your roles clearly defined, and are you getting paid when your music

Adapting a beloved novel for the screen is one thing. Finding a musical world for it is another. For Joe Speedboot, Sam de Jong’s adaptation of Tommy Wieringa’s novel, composers Anne Teikari and Job de Jong created a score that moves in a distinctive way with the energy, vulnerability and imagination of the story. In

The popular matchmaking sessions are back! Whether you want to pitch your music, gain insights, ask questions about future projects, discuss the future of the industry, or simply close a solid deal: we are proud to bring different worlds together.  If you’ve purchased a ticket for BMIM Conference, you can register for these matchmaking sessions.

Representation, strategy and building a sustainable career When do you need an agent, and what can an agent actually do for you? For many Dutch composers, working with an agent is still far from common practice, which makes this conversation especially relevant. In this panel, Annette Gentz and Valerie Dobbelaere discuss the role of representation

Do you work at the intersection of music and image? Then we’ve got something for you. Our friends from BumaStemra will be present at this edition of BMIM Conference, with a Pop-Up Office. This is the place to go with all your questions about sync deals, licensing, and rights. Whether you’re just starting out, or

Working as a (film) composer or creative professional demands a lot: artistic sensitivity, flexibility, discipline, and a constant drive to perform. In an industry where personal taste, rejection, deadlines, and uncertain income play a major role, the mental pressure can build up quickly. The creative sector can be wonderful, but also quite demanding. As a

Breaking Down the Soundtrack How do you translate the cinematic world of Charlie Kaufman into music? In this session, composer Ella van der Woude takes the audience behind the scenes of her soundtrack for How to Shoot a Ghost, Charlie Kaufman’s short film about two departed souls wandering through Athens. Using excerpts, musical choices, and

The best conversations and ideas? Often starting at the bar. That’s why, after BMIM Conference 2026, we’re opening the tap for everyone who isn’t quite done talking yet. Or, simply in need of a drink after a day full of talks, feedback, pitches and new faces. Think of it as the unofficial final session of