FUSION FILM SCORING WORKSHOPS
Workshop Dates:
October 29 - November 5, 2026
Application Dates:
Early bird: 15th of June 2026
(First to secure place)
Late Entry: 7th of July 2026
- Gain real-world experience composing original music for a film.
- Meet directors, producers, sound designers, and composer agent.
- Participate in extended networking events.
- Record your music.
The Fusion Film Scoring Workshops are designed to help musicians and composers elevate their film scoring skills, network with industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience writing for a live ensemble. Through both in-person and online seminars led by industry experts, composers are equipped with the essential tools to create original film scores—covering everything from the creative aesthetics of composition to technical execution and score preparation.
Each participant will
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Be mentored by our internationally acclaimed faculty and visiting industry professionals
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Create an original score for a short film of approximately 5 minutes in duration.
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Receive copyright permission to use in their portfolio & share the film with their music
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Receive a mixed and mastered recording of their composition, along with the Pro Tools session containing all recorded material to use creatively.
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Receive accreditation to participate in the Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2026 where they will have the opportunity to meet film industry professionals and receive Exclusive Industry Networking to promote their work in the market (Agora) of the festival. Additionally, you will receive access to all the Festival's masterclasses and to all Agora events.
SCHEDULE
WORKSHOP DATES
October-November 2026 (October 29 - November 5, 2026)
DAY 1
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Welcoming and Introduction
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The Spotting Session: Creative and Technical Analysis
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Film Assignment: Receive the short film you will score
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Meet the Director: Roundtable discussion about the creative vision
DAY 2
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From conception to composition: Creating and Structuring a film score
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Scoring for Film: Preparing for a Live Ensemble Recording
DAY 3
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Meet the Composer Agent: Career development and industry insights
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Composition & Identity: Creating a Personal Voice
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1-on-1 Mentoring: Initial conceptual discussion and idea development
DAY 4
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The Film Value Chain: Understanding creative relationships in filmmaking
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1-on-1 Mentoring: Structural directions for your developing score
DAY 5
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Individual mentoring sessions by the faculty: Finalising the music/score and trouble shooting
DAY 6
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1-on-1 Mentoring: Final feedback and absolute score refinements
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Official Music/Score Delivery
DAYS 7 & 8
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Recording the original Film Scores with a live ensemble
EXTENDED STAY (Optional)
THESSALONIKI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
AGORA FESTIVAL DATES
Dates to be announced in Srping 2026
ALL Participants will receive accreditation to participate in the Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2026 where they will have the opportunity to meet film industry professionals and receive Exclusive Industry Networking to promote their work in the market (Agora) of the festival. Additionally, you will receive access to all the Festival's masterclasses and to all Agora events.