Awards Focus

Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

As ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ heads into its final chapters, composer Nami Melumad is balancing endings, beginnings, and a growing library of themes that now define the series’ emotional core. “It’s sa... Read More...

Michelle Pfeiffer as Stacy Clyburn in season 1, episode 4 of the Paramount+ series THE MADISON.

Breton Vivian on Finding the Sound of ‘The Madison’

For Breton Vivian, scoring ‘The Madison’ meant finding a sound that could capture both the chaos of New York City and the quiet beauty of Montana. “A lot of the music has these kind of textural string sound... Read More...

Tom Howe Breaks Down His Approach to ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

Three seasons into ‘Shrinking,’ composer Tom Howe is no longer searching for the show’s sound—he’s reshaping it. “It becomes a lot about taking existing themes and then trying to rearrange them and make the... Read More...

Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core

Tyler Strickland approached ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ with one idea in mind—but the film had other plans. As the material came together, so did a very different musical vision. “When we started getting into i... Read More...

Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick on “Golden” and the Music That Powers ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’

Mark Sonnenblick breaks down how the music of “Kpop Demon Hunters” was built to carry story, character, and emotion. Partnering closely with Ejae, he explains why the songs function like musical theater, how “Golden” emerged, and how months of revision turned an animated film into a cultural phenomenon worldwide impact.

Scoring a Global Phenomenon: Simon Franglen on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Simon Franglen reflects on seven years inside the world of “Avatar,” discussing trust, patience, and the emotional responsibility of scoring one of cinema’s most ambitious franchises. From global musical influences to intimate grief, he reveals how Pandora continues to evolve through sound.

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Jennie Snyder Urman on Balancing Surprise and Emotional Payoff in ‘Matlock’ Season 2

Charly Clive Talks ‘Rooster,’ On-Screen Chaos, and Learning to Hold Her Own Opposite TV Legends

Rhea Seehorn on the Deductive Art of Character: Unlocking the Nuance of Carol in Apple TV+'s 'Pluribus'

Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Jennie Snyder Urman on Balancing Surprise and Emotional Payoff in ‘Matlock’ Season 2

Charly Clive Talks ‘Rooster,’ On-Screen Chaos, and Learning to Hold Her Own Opposite TV Legends

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Talk Writing Process, AI, and Enduring Legacy at FYC Event

Inaugural Character Honors Celebrates the Expanding Influence of AAPI Leaders Across Industries

86th Annual Peabody Awards Announce Nominees Across Documentary, News, Public Service, and Podcast Categories

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

‘Train Dreams’ and ‘Adolescence’ Lead the Way at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards

Unforgettable Awards Reveal 2026 Honorees Celebrating AAPI Excellence Across Film and Television

Film Review: 'Sentimental Value' | Raw. Painful. Beautiful

Film Review: ‘Power Ballad’ Finds Heart in Faded Dreams, Even If the Music Doesn’t Fully Soar

Film Review: Film Review: Andrew Scott Anchors ‘Pressure’ in a Quietly Commanding Turn

Film Review: ‘Michael’ Trades Complexity for a Carefully Curated Legacy

‘Beef’ Season 2 Review: Netflix’s Acclaimed Anthology Evolves Beyond Its Original Formula

Film Review: ‘The Drama’ Finds Uneasy Truths Inside a Twisted Love Story

Film Review: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Is a Wild, Blood-Soaked Crowd Pleaser

Nami Melumad on Character Growth and Music in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’

Breton Vivian on Finding the Sound of ‘The Madison’

Tom Howe Breaks Down His Approach to ‘Shrinking’ Season 3

Tyler Strickland on Scoring ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ and Finding Its Emotional Core

Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick on “Golden” and the Music That Powers ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’

Scoring a Global Phenomenon: Simon Franglen on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

David Fleming on Reinterpreting the ‘Superman’ Theme

John Murphy on Reinventing the ‘Superman’ Theme

Sara Bareilles on How Her Own Grief Shaped the Key Track for ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’

Mikel Hurwitz on Scoring ‘Soul of a Nation’

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