Celebrating the best music in media
The Buma Music in Media Awards were initiated by Buma Music in Motion to celebrate the very best music in film, television, radio, documentary, advertising and other media. More and more we see beautiful national and international films, series, podcasts and games in which Dutch composers mesmerized their audience. That needs to be rewarded.
Sounds good, but what’s in it for me?
The Buma Music in Media Awards are all about celebrating the best music in films, games, podcasts, radio, documentaries, advertising and television. A panel of experienced and professional judges from across the audio and visual industries will select winners. If you’re a composer or musician, then this is your chance to represent the Dutch media music sector.
This years categories
This year, the judges will choose one winner in each of the following Buma Music in Media Awards categories:
Best Original Composition in Film
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in a featured film, animated film or telefilm that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Short Film
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in a short film that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Documentaries
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in a documentary that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Television Series
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in a television series that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Advertising
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in an advertisement that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Sync in Advertising
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) sync in an advertisement that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Videogames, VR and Metaverse
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in a video game, VR or Metaverse that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Sync (in Television Series, Trailers, Film, Video Games)
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) sync in television series, trailers, film, video games that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Podcast and Radio Imaging
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) imaging in podcast or radio that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition in Podcasts
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition in podcast that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Television Imaging
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) imaging in television that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
Best Original Composition Experience
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the original (music) composition experience that has had its premiere or first public screening in the previous year.
BMIM New Talent Award
Awarded to a Dutch composer for the most promising en new coming (music) composer of the previous year.
Write down these dates so you won’t miss a deadline.Please note, the new dates will be updated.
- December 2023Call open
- January 2024Submission deadline
- April 2024Announcement nominees
- April 2024Announcement winners during annual award show