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Friday, April 18
 

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 01 - active
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
TOPIC: Music supervisors workshop
Another speaker in negotiation


Learn directly from some of the greatest Hollywood composers in intimate, hands-on sessions. Participants will receive a creative brief two weeks before the summit to compose a piece of music, which will then be reviewed by the experts. An invaluable critique of your work and insights into the professional standards of Hollywood scoring.
What to Expect: A detailed walkthrough of the composition process. Insights into working with film directors and producers. Individual feedback on your compositions. Examples of industry projects, including behind-the-scenes details.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Format Entertainment and one of Hollywood’s top music supervisors, known for his work on blockbuster film franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Avengers, and Transformers. As the top-grossing music supervisor in film history, Dave... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Active

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 01 - passive CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
TOPIC: Music supervisors workshop
Another speaker in negotiation


Speakers
avatar for Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan

Dave Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Format Entertainment and one of Hollywood’s top music supervisors, known for his work on blockbuster film franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy, Iron Man, Avengers, and Transformers. As the top-grossing music supervisor in film history, Dave... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Passive

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 02 - active FULL
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
TOPIC:    Gaming music

Learn directly from some of the greatest Hollywood composers in intimate, hands-on sessions. Participants will receive a creative brief two weeks before the summit to compose a piece of music, which will then be reviewed by the experts. An invaluable critique of your work and insights into the professional standards of Hollywood scoring.
What to Expect: A detailed walkthrough of the composition process. Insights into working with film directors and producers. Individual feedback on your compositions. Examples of industry projects, including behind-the-scenes details.
Speakers
avatar for Jesper Kyd

Jesper Kyd

Jesper Kyd is a Danish composer renowned for his captivating video game music, with iconic scores for titles such as Hitman, Assassin's Creed and Borderlands. His innovative compositions seamlessly blend orchestral and electronic elements, earning him critical acclaim and a BAFTA... Read More →
avatar for Petri Alanko

Petri Alanko

Petri Alanko is an award-winning Finnish composer best known for his work in video game music, with acclaimed scores for Alan Wake and Control. His atmospheric and emotionally driven compositions have earned him accolades, including a BAFTA Games Award nomination.
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Active

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 02 - passive CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
TOPIC: Gaming music

Speakers
avatar for Jesper Kyd

Jesper Kyd

Jesper Kyd is a Danish composer renowned for his captivating video game music, with iconic scores for titles such as Hitman, Assassin's Creed and Borderlands. His innovative compositions seamlessly blend orchestral and electronic elements, earning him critical acclaim and a BAFTA... Read More →
avatar for Petri Alanko

Petri Alanko

Petri Alanko is an award-winning Finnish composer best known for his work in video game music, with acclaimed scores for Alan Wake and Control. His atmospheric and emotionally driven compositions have earned him accolades, including a BAFTA Games Award nomination.
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Passive

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 03 - active FULL
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1
TOPIC: Film music workshop

Learn directly from some of the greatest Hollywood composers in intimate, hands-on sessions. Participants will receive a creative brief two weeks before the summit to compose a piece of music, which will then be reviewed by the experts. An invaluable critique of your work and insights into the professional standards of Hollywood scoring.
What to Expect: A detailed walkthrough of the composition process. Insights into working with film directors and producers. Individual feedback on your compositions. Examples of industry projects, including behind-the-scenes details.
Speakers
avatar for Christophe Beck

Christophe Beck

Canadian composer Christophe Beck began playing piano at five and formed his first band at eleven. After studying music at Yale, he moved to LA, where he scored TV series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and won an Emmy. His film career includes Bring It On, Frozen, Edge of Tomorrow... Read More →
avatar for Elia Cmíral

Elia Cmíral

Elia Cmiral is a Czech composer who is based in Hollywood and lives in Los Angeles. He won the Movieline Young Hollywood Award for Best Soundtrack of the Year for John Frankenheimer’s thriller Ronin, starring Robert DeNiro. Recently, Elia also won two silver medals for Two Suites... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Active

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 03 - passive LAST SEATS AVAILIBLE
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1
TOPIC: Film music workshop


Speakers
avatar for Christophe Beck

Christophe Beck

Canadian composer Christophe Beck began playing piano at five and formed his first band at eleven. After studying music at Yale, he moved to LA, where he scored TV series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and won an Emmy. His film career includes Bring It On, Frozen, Edge of Tomorrow... Read More →
avatar for Elia Cmíral

Elia Cmíral

Elia Cmiral is a Czech composer who is based in Hollywood and lives in Los Angeles. He won the Movieline Young Hollywood Award for Best Soundtrack of the Year for John Frankenheimer’s thriller Ronin, starring Robert DeNiro. Recently, Elia also won two silver medals for Two Suites... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Passive

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 04 - active CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
TOPIC: Composer and Film studio

Learn directly from some of the greatest Hollywood composers in intimate, hands-on sessions. Participants will receive a creative brief two weeks before the summit to compose a piece of music, which will then be reviewed by the experts. An invaluable critique of your work and insights into the professional standards of Hollywood scoring.

What to Expect: A detailed walkthrough of the composition process. Insights into working with film directors and producers. Individual feedback on your compositions. Examples of industry projects, including behind-the-scenes details.

Speakers
avatar for Conrad Pope

Conrad Pope

Conrad Pope is an American composer best known as a frequent orchestrator of works by John Williams. During his career he has worked also with Hans Zimmer, Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman and others. The list of works orchestrated by Pope includes almost the entire film series of Harry... Read More →
avatar for Louisa Rainbird

Louisa Rainbird

Louisa is Head of Music, Europe for Amazon MGM Studios, working with a team focused on music for Amazon MGM Original series and movies across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain and the UK. Since joining Amazon in 2020, she has worked on productions such as Citadel... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Active

9:30am CEST

Masterclass 04 - passive CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
TOPIC: Composer and Film studio
Speakers
avatar for Conrad Pope

Conrad Pope

Conrad Pope is an American composer best known as a frequent orchestrator of works by John Williams. During his career he has worked also with Hans Zimmer, Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman and others. The list of works orchestrated by Pope includes almost the entire film series of Harry... Read More →
avatar for Louisa Rainbird

Louisa Rainbird

Louisa is Head of Music, Europe for Amazon MGM Studios, working with a team focused on music for Amazon MGM Original series and movies across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain and the UK. Since joining Amazon in 2020, she has worked on productions such as Citadel... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Masterclass, Passive

2:00pm CEST

Listening session - n1 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

2:00pm CEST

1 to 1 session - n1 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback.
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  1 to 1 session

2:00pm CEST

Secrets of scores CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
It is the centerpiece of the Composers Summit Prague 2025 and a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the art of film scoring. This session offers an extraordinary opportunity to dive into the minds of world-renowned Hollywood composers as they unveil the magic behind their most celebrated works. A series of captivating presentations where top industry composers unfold their creative process, share insider tips and tricks, and reveal the behind-the-scenes moments that brought their iconic scores to life.


Speakers
avatar for Pinar Toprak

Pinar Toprak

Pinar Toprak is a Turkish-American composer known for her work on films like Captain Marvel, The Lost City and the video game Fortnite and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. She made history as the first woman to score a Marvel superhero film. She has received multiple accolades, including... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
  Secrets of Scores

2:30pm CEST

Listening session - n2
Friday April 18, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.

Friday April 18, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

3:00pm CEST

Listening session - n3 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

3:00pm CEST

1 to 1 session - n2 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback.
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  1 to 1 session

3:30pm CEST

Listening session - n4 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Friday April 18, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

3:30pm CEST

Secrets of scores: Jung Jaeil interview CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
Speakers
avatar for Jung Jaeil

Jung Jaeil

Jung Jaeil is a South Korean composer known for his work on acclaimed films and TV series like Okja, Parasite and Squid Game. His innovative scores blend classical, electronic, and traditional Korean music. Jung has received international recognition, including the Hollywood Music... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
  Industry talk

4:00pm CEST

Listening session - n5
Friday April 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

4:00pm CEST

1 to 1 session - n3 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  1 to 1 session

4:30pm CEST

Listening session - n6 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

5:00pm CEST

Listening session - n7 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

5:00pm CEST

1 to 1 session - n4 CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  1 to 1 session

5:15pm CEST

MUSEXPO talks CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
The MUSEXPO Talks are a vital part of the summit, providing a platform for industry leaders to share their expertise, discuss emerging trends, and inspire the next generation of composers. Engaging panel discussions led by music supervisors, producers, and composers. These talks cover a range of topics, from creative challenges to business, giving attendees a comprehensive understanding of the music industry.
Attendees will have the chance to ask questions, network with speakers, and gain personalized advice during breakout sessions.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Malone

Jen Malone

Jen Malone is a four-time Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor and head of Black & White Music, an all female full service music supervision company,  with over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is known for her contributions to acclaimed projects such as Atlanta... Read More →
avatar for Brandon Young

Brandon Young

Brandon Young heads Activision's Music Department. He gained recognition for his work on Tony Hawk and has executive produced the scores for the record-breaking Call of Duty franchise, collaborating with composers like Hans Zimmer. Brandon also oversaw music selection and celebrity... Read More →
avatar for Louisa Rainbird

Louisa Rainbird

Louisa is Head of Music, Europe for Amazon MGM Studios, working with a team focused on music for Amazon MGM Original series and movies across France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Nordics, Spain and the UK. Since joining Amazon in 2020, she has worked on productions such as Citadel... Read More →
avatar for Sat Bisla

Sat Bisla

Sat Bisla is a highly influential figure in the global music industry, with over three decades of experience. He has worked with labels such as Capitol Records, Columbia and Warner Records and helped discover iconic artists such as Adele, Coldplay and Katy Perry. Sat is also the founder... Read More →
Friday April 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Crystal Ballroom
  Industry talk

5:30pm CEST

Listening session - n8
Friday April 18, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2
Personalized sessions where participants can present their work to speakers or peers for direct feedback. 
What to expect: An intimate, constructive environment. Opportunities to discuss your creative vision with industry leaders. Valuable advice for refining your compositions.
Friday April 18, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2 Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
  Listening session

8:00pm CEST

Film screening 1 - TBD CAPACITY LIMITED
Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm CEST
Cinema City
The Film Screenings offer a unique opportunity to experience a curated selection of films and TV episodes with a special focus on their scores, showcasing the transformative power of music in storytelling. Screenings will feature live commentary from the composers or music supervisors who worked on the project, providing behind-the-scenes insights and anecdotes.
Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm CEST
Cinema City
  Film screenings

8:00pm CEST

Film screening 2 - TBD
Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm CEST
Cinema City
The Film Screenings offer a unique opportunity to experience a curated selection of films and TV episodes with a special focus on their scores, showcasing the transformative power of music in storytelling. Screenings will feature live commentary from the composers or music supervisors who worked on the project, providing behind-the-scenes insights and anecdotes.
Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 10:30pm CEST
Cinema City
  Film screenings
 
Composers Summit Prague 2025
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