Through the Third Character Film Music Composition Market selected composers are invited to meet and pitch to producers and directors who are working on a film project, but have not yet found a composer. 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 (BMIM) (only for member composers).
The one-on-one meetings take place on Thursday 8 Oct. 2026, during the WSA Film Music Days, as part of Film Fest Gent, and are organised in collaboration with Music & Cinéma Marseille.
Application
Apply now via this link: worldsoundtrackawards.com/wsa-talent/third-character
Please note: you need to be a BumaStemra member to apply!
Timeline
- now – 7 August 2026: Call for composers
- now – 14 August 2026: Call for film projects
- September 2026: Composers receive information about selection, and receive the script and musical guidelines.
- 8 October 2026: Encounters in Ghent, where composers will pitch music written specifically for the film projects / selected scenes.
The Third Character Film Music Composition Market is a unique initiative developed by Festival International Music & Cinema Marseille (MCM) and Sacem, and is annually organized in Marseille during MCM and in Ghent as part of the WSA Film Music Days.
Participants pay for and arrange their own travel, hotel, transport and refreshments. In support, you will receive a small financial contribution to cover part of this. Accreditation for the programme will be provided by WSA Film Music Days.
