Call for film projects in search of a composer

Federico Fellini used to call film music the "third character", valuing the importance of music as a vital part in cinema, and thus appreciating the art of composing for screen. The Third Character project is a unique initiative developed by Festival International Music & Cinema Marseille (MCM) and Sacem, and is annually organised in Marseille in April during MCM and in October in Ghent as part of the WSA Film Music Days.

International network

The project gives composers the opportunity to meet duos of producers and directors who are working on a film project. 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).

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 event is free. Travel and accomodation are at the participants' own expense.