Would the global success of The Last of Us have been the same without its haunting score by Gustavo Santaolalla and the 1987 Depeche Mode classic ’Never Let Me Down Again’? Or think about how Wednesday skyrocketed The Cramps’ ‘Goo Goo Muck’ to cult status decades after its release. And we’re already looking forward to the third season of The White Lotus, set to take place in Thailand—its soundtrack is sure to be as captivating and atmospheric as ever, maybe drawing inspiration from its exotic new setting. Music has the power to define moments in storytelling, and advertising is no exception, because who doesn’t instantly associate a familiar tune with a brand, like Apple’s use of Harry Styles’ ‘Music for a Sushi Restaurant’ or Coca-Cola’s unforgettable anthems?
Music supervisors, often called the ‘wonder wizards of sound’, have a unique talent for creating unforgettable atmospheres by matching the perfect track with visuals. Whether it’s a trailer, a TV series, a film, or an advertisement, their expertise ensures the music not only complements but elevates the story. Similarly, sync reps play a crucial role in placing existing music where it can shine the brightest. These specialists have turned synchronization into a cornerstone of the modern music industry.
Would you like to connect with one of these music experts to discover how to get your music featured in high-profile projects? For the fourth consecutive year, we’re bringing back Meet the Music Supervisors & Sync Reps: One-on-One Sessions at ESNS. A dream team of international music supervisors and sync reps will be available to share insights, give feedback, and open doors to the world of sync opportunities.
Don’t miss your chance to network, learn, and showcase your music at one of the industry’s most exciting events!
Applications for Meet the Music Supervisors & Sync Reps (One-on-One Sessions) at ESNS 2025 are closed. Deadline was January 8, 23:59h.
Malika Bencherki
Head of Music Supervision & Licensing, Too Young Music ltd, UK/SPMoroccan born and now Barcelona based, Malika Bencherki is currently the Head of Music Supervision & Licensing at Too Young Ltd. a leading music supervision agency focusing on fashion, beauty and Luxury projects as well as films. Malika supervised over 100 projects for brands such as Ferragamo, Tom Ford, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Mac Cosmetics and soundtracks for Goya-nominated movies. She’s been also leading a career as DJ & Producer and performed at Festivals such as Glastonbury, Primavera Sound and Dimensions.
Dan Burt
Music Producer, VML, USDan Burt is a Director of Music at VML (formerly known as Wunderman Thompson, the biggest agency network in the world) for over 17 years and has worked on thousands of commercial spots for global and national clients. He has brought groundbreaking music there, making branded entertainment a reality for even the most unexpected clients, including HSBC, Nestle, Diamond Trading Company and has further strengthened giants like Puma, Google, Smirnoff, Coca-Cola, Samsung, and Microsoft collaborating with artists across the music spectrum, helping start quite a few careers in the process.
Milena Fessmann
Music supervisor, producer, CINESONG/Sugar Town GmbH & Co. Filmproduktion KG, DESince 1991, Milena Fessmann has worked as a full-time DJ and has worked for various radio stations. Since 1997 she works for Radio Eins/RBB with her own weekly show called “Free Falling”. In 1989, she founded CINESONG and has worked as a music supervisor on more than 500 Films and Series, recently on films such as “All Quiet On The Western Front”, “Perfect Days”, “Maria”, “The Entertainment System is down” and many more. She is an advisory board member of the World Soundtrack Academy and Member of the European Film Academy. She founded a film production company called Sugar Town Film Production GmbH & Co. KG in 2011.
Christian Fløe Svenningsen
Co-owner & Publishing director, GL Music Entertainment A/S, DKA music industry professional for 15 years, Christian now heads the publishing department of Danish independent GL Music – a Copenhagen music business representing more than 800,000 copyrights in the Nordics, offices in Copenhagen and Stockholm and 15 studios at its Copenhagen office. Christian oversees a 5-man publishing team across admin, A&R and sync, and is the point person for the overall publishing business for both represented catalogues and affiliated partners.
Christian and GL Music also serves as a music supervisor in the Nordics – recent projects include Borgen (Netflix/DR), Ragnarok II + III (Netflix), Vildheks, The Chestnut Man II (Netflix) and KPOP DREAMS (Greathouse Film).
Heather Guibert
Music Supervisor, Francium Enterprises, USWith a career that spans nearly two decades, Heather Guibert is an adept collaborator with vast experience across visual media passionate about pairing music to stories and bringing ideas to life on screen. The four-time Guild of Music Supervisors Awards nominee has lent her music supervision expertise to more than 700 episodes of television and over two dozen feature films, in addition to her freelance work in trailers, promos and advertising.
Everton Lewis Jr
Chief Music Supervisor, Wracket Music, CAEverton Lewis Jr. is an award winning industry veteran and the go-to music supervisor for the hottest and most dynamic music syncs in the business. He sits on the board of the Guild of Music Supervisors Canada. Everton, Jr. was the previous Head Music Supervisor at VICE Canada (4 years) where he managed the music department for Virtue Agency, VICETV and VICE Editorial/Social.
Today, Everton, Jr has returned to music supervision on his own terms with his company, Wracket Music Supervision Inc. working with his team of 5 on most recent projects like Eli Roths’ Feature Film – Thanksgiving and CRAVE’s Bria Mack Gets Her Life Back. He’s also working with Questlove on an upcoming hip hop documentary on J Dilla, Prime Video’s Luxe Listing & Discovery Channel’ s – The Squad. You can also hear work on previous shows YO! MTV Maps and Prime Video: All or Nothing Toronto Maple Leafs. Upcoming productions he’s currently working on are Paramount+ “Ranchland” & “FBI True”. Everton, Jr also supports Apple as a Contract Brand Music Supervisor providing music supervision for Tim Cook’s keynotes and products like iPhone14, AirPods Pro and Homepod.
Lena Obara
Music Supervisor, Sector C, DELena Obara is an award-winning music supervisor. She is a highly creative and imaginative music expert with over a decade of experience in the industry. Her extensive education in music and media provides a solid basis for her carefully considered music supervision choices and decisions.
Lena’s expertise allows her to steer each project from start to finish, whether seamlessly matching projects to music and vice-versa by researching and identifying music and composers globally, or dealing with international licensing and negotiation. She works on productions with partners in various counties, and her network allows her not only to clear rights from different territories, but also to find the right composer and the most authentic song or sound.
Lena’s portfolio includes music supervision on Grammy, Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, TIFF and KVIFF-nominated and award-winning projects in film and advertising. She has been a member of the jury at the Cannes Lions and Ciclope Festivals.
The previously announced Silvia Siano is unfortunately unable to attend.
