Wed 03 Jun '26 | 14:15 - 15:15

Do I Need an Agent?

Hotel Arena, Studio 4/5 — Part of BMIM Conference 2026

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 in the world of music for film, TV, games and media. They will share insights on how agents discover and position talent, build relationships with producers, directors and music supervisors, negotiate fees and contracts, and help shape long-term careers. A practical and honest conversation about timing, trust, expectations and how to know whether representation could be the right next step.

Annette Gentz

General manager, Universal Music Publishing Classics & Screen / Annette Gentz Music & Film Arts, DE

Annette Gentz is one of Germany’s premiere agents for film music. Her company Annette Gentz Music & Film Arts has been supervising score productions for European and international films for more than 10 years, collaborating with film directors and producers, music supervisors, choreographers, theatres and opera houses, publishers and record labels worldwide. Previous film projects she was involved in include soundtracks by among others Michael Nyman, Volker Bertelmann, Dascha Dauenhauer, Carsten Nicolai/ Alva Noto, John Gürtler & Jan Miserre, Freya Arde, Annette Focks and Max Richter. In May, 2023 Annette Gentz has joined Universal Music as General Manager GSA, Classics & Screen | Ricordi.

Amber Roner

Presenter and programme maker, Story Art Studio, NL

Amber Roner has been giving stories a platform as a freelance presenter and multimedia journalist for nearly 20 years. She does so with great energy as a host, moderator, and program maker for events, podcasts, TV, and radio shows. Over the years, she has worked with organizations including ESNS, ADE, Sublime, and Omroep ZWART. You may also recognize her voice from the Buma Music in Motion: Behind the Track podcast, where she speaks with media music composers about their work. In addition to music, Amber enjoys speaking about topics such as sports, talent development, mental health, sustainability, leadership, diversity and inclusion.