Awards Focus

A Night of Resilience and Celebration at the 6th Annual Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) handed out trophies for their 6th Annual SCL Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in the wake of the devastating and deadly Los Angeles wildfires. Awards stru... Read More...

Musicians Kris Bowers and Delacey attend 2024 Hollywood Music In Media Awards at AVALON Hollywood and Bardot, Los Angeles, CA on November 20, 2024.

15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) Winners

The 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards (HMMA) were awarded during a ceremony at The Avalon on November 20, 2024. The winners of the 15th Annual Hollywood Music in Medi... Read More...

‘Ripley’ Composer Jeff Russo Wouldn’t Let Tom Off the Hook In Netflix’s Limited Series

Two-time Grammy nominee Jeff Russo is at the top of his game with his haunting and sumptuous score for Netflix's noir thriller Ripley.

Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Winners Include Ludwig Göransson and Nicholas Britell

The Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) handed out trophies for their 5th Annual SCL Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center earlier today, February 13th. Ludwig Göransson took home the award for Outstandi... Read More...

Italian-American composer, songwriter & conductor Fabrizio Mancinelli on His Two SCL Award Nominations for “Mushka” & “The Land of Dreams”

Fabrizio Mancinelli has composed memorable original scores for countless films throughout his career, including features Coyote Lake, The Snow Queen 4: Mirrorlands, and documentary Growing Up with Nine Old Men... Read More...

Songwriter and Composer Mark Sonnenblick on His Fantastic Work for Searchlights’ “Theater Camp”

Having spent seven years at a non-theater sleep-away camp before transitioning to working as a camp counselor, Mark Sonnenblick was an ideal candidate to write the catchy-and-comedic songs of Searchlight Pictu... Read More...

Dave Merlino & Dustin Sweet on the Journey and Inspiration Behind “Apache Blues: Welcome Home”

Following their collaborations on The Lucky Ones and Bloodlines, Dave Merlino and Dustin Sweet have once again teamed up for the documentary film, APACHE BLUES: Welcome Home. Merlino left his career as a feder... Read More...

Composer & Songwriter Mark Evitts On Apple TV+’s “Frog And Toad” Animated Adaptation & His Musical Heritage

Mark Evitts is an accomplished American composer, songwriter, and musician hailing from the riverboat town of Paducah, Kentucky. "It’s almost halfway between Chicago and New Orleans, so my musical heritage is ... Read More...

Composer Ariel Marx On Her First Emmy Nomination & Scoring Nat Geo’s “A Small Light”

"I am extremely moved and humbled by this nomination, and send so much gratitude to the music branch and the TV Academy for this absolute honor," says Ariel Marx. "Writing the score for 'A Small Light' was dee... Read More...

Composer Federico Jusid on His Outstanding Score for Emily Blunt’s “The English”

Having grown up with storytelling in his blood, composer Federico Jusid was drawn to music at the age of five. "With my dad being a filmmaker and mom an actress, storytelling per se was up in the air in my ho... Read More...

Oscar Nominated Makeup Artist Heike Merker and Actor Albrecht Schuch on "All Quiet On The Western Front"

Finding the Pulse: Antonio Sánchez on Evolving from ‘Birdman’ to ‘The Studio’

Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’

Natasha Rothwell on Returning to ‘The White Lotus’ and Coming Into Her Power

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Marvel Animation's "X-Men 97" to Stream on Disney+ Beginning March 20th

Film Review: ‘Fight or Flight’

Film Independent Spirit Awards Moving in 2026

25th Annual Golden Trailer Awards Nominees Announced

Film Review: ‘On Swift Horses’

Quinta Brunson To Dedicate Mural and Receive Philadelphia’s Key to the City

‘The Studio’: Apple TV+ Renews Hit Comedy Series for Season 2

Film Review: Clerks III

Film Review: ‘Fight or Flight’

Film Review: ‘On Swift Horses’

Film Review: ‘Thunderbolts’ Lacks Lightning Despite A Flawless Florence Pugh

Film Review: ‘The Accountant 2’

Film Review: ‘Sinners’ Delivers with Genre-Elevating Masterpiece

‘Holland’ Movie Review

UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28

“Live for Liberty” Charity Concert Lights Up the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles

Raven-Symone and Unique Woman’s Coalition Honored at Better Brothers LA 9th Annual Truth Awards

Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts

JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project