As a reference to Federico Fellini, who used to call film music the “Third Character”, this project aims to facilitate meetings between film composers, directors and producers. Selected composers are invited to meet duos of producers and directors working on a film project in development during the WSA Film Music Days in Ghent. From mid June to the beginning of August, composers had the opportunity to apply for this project via the website of WSA.
It’s the perfect way for composers, directors and producers alike to build a network and to find common creative ground. Collaborations born out of these meetings have the opportunity to apply for financial support for the score through authors’ rights organisations Sabam, Sacem and Buma Music in Motion.
Matchmaking
How exactly does the matchmaking process work? Directors and producers can submit the scenario or a specific scene of a film project. The material will be sent to the selected composers, who will make a few demos based on the vision and expectations of the director and producer concerning the atmosphere or style of the soundtrack.
The Third Character project is a unique initiative developed by Festival International Music & Cinema Marseille (MCM) and Sacem, and is annually organized in Marseille in April during MCM and in October in Ghent as part of the WSA Film Music Days.
