Tech Meets Art Lab at Composers Summit Prague 2025 will feature industry-leading music technology companies showcasing their latest innovations. The event will include talks by Arturia, Native Instruments, United Plugins (with Boris Carloff representing SounDevice Digital), and BitWig, offering insights into cutting-edge audio production tools and creative workflows. Attendees can also explore interactive booths also for example from U-He, Anomalia, Panter, Musiversal or Bohemia Interactive, providing not only hands-on experience with diverse music production tools. This networking event serves as the summit's opening, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting, and is accessible to all. --- Tech-Meets-Art Lab is the opening event of Composers Summit Prague, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting. This event offers participants the chance to meet summit speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and establish valuable contacts in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond accreditation collection, Tech-Meets-Art Lab features an engaging program, including presentations by partner companies, insights into the latest technological innovations in music, and an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. It is more than an opening—it is the perfect launchpad for the days ahead.
Breathing Synth, Living Score: The Cinematic Depth of PolyBrute 12 Join Lily Jordy, Arturia sound designer and composer, for a 45-minute presentation of the colossal PolyBrute 12 Voices analog synthesizer. With brand new FullTouch™ technology, this synth offers highly sensitive, organic expression, making it a powerful tool for cinematic composition. This demo will showcase how this one-of-a-kind instrument can bring immense nuance and emotion to your music. --- Tech-Meets-Art Lab is the opening event of Composers Summit Prague, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting. This event offers participants the chance to meet summit speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and establish valuable contacts in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond accreditation collection, Tech-Meets-Art Lab features an engaging program, including presentations by partner companies, insights into the latest technological innovations in music, and an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. It is more than an opening—it is the perfect launchpad for the days ahead.
Creative, Practical Sound Design Bitwig Studio is an essential toolkit for professional sound designers and musicians of all stripes. In this presentation, we will use the program to find new sounds within our audio and to create novel textures. In your work, quickness and design makes a difference. Bitwig's unique approach — samplers that explore audio, mixing tools that think musically, modular that favors simplicity and happy accidents, and ways to extend your own plug-ins — will be shown, both in the talk and at our booth thru out the day. Come say hi. --- Tech-Meets-Art Lab is the opening event of Composers Summit Prague, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting. This event offers participants the chance to meet summit speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and establish valuable contacts in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond accreditation collection, Tech-Meets-Art Lab features an engaging program, including presentations by partner companies, insights into the latest technological innovations in music, and an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. It is more than an opening—it is the perfect launchpad for the days ahead.
From Endless Options to a Focused Scoring Palette: When Samples Tell Stories In this talk, we’ll explore the thinking behind the Scene Series—designed specifically for media composers seeking expressive, story-driven sounds. We’ll discuss how we approached sampling to create focused, cinematic palettes that inspire creativity rather than overwhelm with endless choices. --- Tech-Meets-Art Lab is the opening event of Composers Summit Prague, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting. This event offers participants the chance to meet summit speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and establish valuable contacts in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond accreditation collection, Tech-Meets-Art Lab features an engaging program, including presentations by partner companies, insights into the latest technological innovations in music, and an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. It is more than an opening—it is the perfect launchpad for the days ahead.
Producing music with United Plugins As a founding developer behind SounDevice Digital, one of United Plugins' core labels, Boris Carloff brings his award-winning musical expertise to this Prague-based federation of independent development teams. United Plugins combines the talents of engineers, producers, and artists to create innovative audio effects that merge hardware qualities with software flexibility. With his classical training and diverse musical background, Carloff will demonstrate how these technically sophisticated yet intuitive tools help producers achieve their desired sound --- Tech-Meets-Art Lab is the opening event of Composers Summit Prague, blending music, technology, and creativity in a dynamic setting. This event offers participants the chance to meet summit speakers, connect with fellow attendees, and establish valuable contacts in a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Beyond accreditation collection, Tech-Meets-Art Lab features an engaging program, including presentations by partner companies, insights into the latest technological innovations in music, and an environment designed to foster creativity and collaboration. It is more than an opening—it is the perfect launchpad for the days ahead.
A grand musical celebration showcasing the power and beauty of film music. Iconic scores will be conducted by their original composers, offering audiences a unique chance to experience legendary works performed live. These masterpieces from renowned films, TV shows, and games will be brought to life by the esteemed Czech National Symphony Orchestra in the stunning setting of the Municipal House, Prague.
Thursday April 17, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm CEST
Obecní dům
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.
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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
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
TOPIC: TBD 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.
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 →
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
TOPIC: The development of an idea from conception to realisation and delivery
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.
Paul K Joyce is a British composer of the soundtrack for the BBC television film The Snow Queen. Joyce’s most successful work is the theme tune “Can We Fix It?” for the children’s television series Bob the Builder, which became the best-selling single of 2000 in the United... Read More →
Patrick Cassidy is an Irish composer known for his evocative film and television scores. He has created memorable music for works such as Calvary and Kill the Irishman. Cassidy is also the author of the Vide Cor Meum for the film Kingdom of Heaven or Hannibal.
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
Paul K Joyce is a British composer of the soundtrack for the BBC television film The Snow Queen. Joyce’s most successful work is the theme tune “Can We Fix It?” for the children’s television series Bob the Builder, which became the best-selling single of 2000 in the United... Read More →
Patrick Cassidy is an Irish composer known for his evocative film and television scores. He has created memorable music for works such as Calvary and Kill the Irishman. Cassidy is also the author of the Vide Cor Meum for the film Kingdom of Heaven or Hannibal.
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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.
Glen Gabriel is a Swedish composer with over 20 feature films to his credit, including James Cameron’s viral project The Game Changers, along with 100 major brand commercials and about 700 TV episodes. He is also a five-time nominee for the Hollywood Music in Media Award.
Maclaine Diemer is a Los Angeles-based composer with 16 years of experience in games and media. A Berklee graduate, he worked on high-profile titles like Guild Wars 2, Rock Band, League of Legends, and Crucible. Nominated for the Game Music Award at the World Soundtrack Awards in... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Glen Gabriel is a Swedish composer with over 20 feature films to his credit, including James Cameron’s viral project The Game Changers, along with 100 major brand commercials and about 700 TV episodes. He is also a five-time nominee for the Hollywood Music in Media Award.
Maclaine Diemer is a Los Angeles-based composer with 16 years of experience in games and media. A Berklee graduate, he worked on high-profile titles like Guild Wars 2, Rock Band, League of Legends, and Crucible. Nominated for the Game Music Award at the World Soundtrack Awards in... Read More →
Saturday April 19, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
Explore the creative journey of composers and supervisors in this practical session. Learn about their collaboration, decision-making processes, and tips for navigating the industry. Gain hands-on experience and valuable advice from professionals.
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 6:30pm 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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:00pm - 6:30pm CEST
Cinema City
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Saturday April 19, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
For the first time in the Czech Republic! Step Into the world of Squid Game. Brilliant composer Jung Jaeil, the genius behind the music of Netflix's most-watched series Squid Game, brings his iconic creations to life in a one-of-a-kind performance. On April 19, 2025, experience an electrifying fusion of live music and a visual show at Prague's Spirála, immersing you in the world of the series that captivated audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this unique experience featuring select soloists from the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.
We will add the Squid Game Live experience concert to your schedule once you purchase your ticket and send us confirmation of purchase.
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 →
Saturday April 19, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CEST
Nová Spirála
Jens Lundberg is the founder of Blue Lemon Management, an artist management company based in Stockholm, Sweden, with a global reach through an extensive business network. For over 20 years, Jens has worked with both emerging talents and global superstars, with a strong passion for... Read More →
Glen Gabriel is a Swedish composer with over 20 feature films to his credit, including James Cameron’s viral project The Game Changers, along with 100 major brand commercials and about 700 TV episodes. He is also a five-time nominee for the Hollywood Music in Media Award.
Mason Cooper is president of Songrunner Entertainment and a seasoned music supervisor with over 100 film and TV projects, including The Beekeeper, Savage Salvation, and Lamborghini. Mason is a trained musician; his career spans music publishing, film scoring, and songwriting, with... Read More →
Sunday April 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:15am CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
A live orchestral recording session, showcasing every detail of bringing a composition to life. A deep understanding of orchestral recording and post-production processes. What to Expect: Learn how to prepare a score for live recording. Witness the interaction between composers, conductors, and musicians. Understand the technology and tools used in major recording studios. A demonstration of mixing and mastering techniques
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
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 →
Sunday April 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
Paul K Joyce is a British composer of the soundtrack for the BBC television film The Snow Queen. Joyce’s most successful work is the theme tune “Can We Fix It?” for the children’s television series Bob the Builder, which became the best-selling single of 2000 in the United... Read More →
Lucio Godoy is an Argentine composer and program director of the Master of Music in scoring for film, television, and video games program at Berklee Valencia, has collaborated on the scores for more than 70 feature films, including Everybody Has a Plan, Don't Move, and Blackthorn... Read More →
Sunday April 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
A live orchestral recording session, showcasing every detail of bringing a composition to life. A deep understanding of orchestral recording and post-production processes. What to Expect: Learn how to prepare a score for live recording. Witness the interaction between composers, conductors, and musicians. Understand the technology and tools used in major recording studios. A demonstration of mixing and mastering techniques
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
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 →
Sunday April 20, 2025 10:35am - 11:55am CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
Nahre Sol is a composer, pianist and graduate of Juilliard known for her eclectic musical style that blends improvisation, avant-garde elements and jazz. Sol gained prominence through her engaging Instagram profile, which boasts over 380,000 subscribers, where she explores music theory... Read More →
Sunday April 20, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
Watch the recording of a VIP composition. Passive participation of recording by orchestra. A live orchestral recording session, showcasing every detail of bringing a composition to life. A deep understanding of orchestral recording and post-production processes. What to Expect: Learn how to prepare a score for live recording. Witness the interaction between composers, conductors, and musicians. Understand the technology and tools used in major recording studios. A demonstration of mixing and mastering techniques
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
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 →
Sunday April 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
A live orchestral recording session, showcasing every detail of bringing a composition to life. A deep understanding of orchestral recording and post-production processes. What to Expect: Learn how to prepare a score for live recording. Witness the interaction between composers, conductors, and musicians. Understand the technology and tools used in major recording studios. A demonstration of mixing and mastering techniques
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
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 →
Sunday April 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:00pm CEST
Český rozhlas (ČRo)Vinohradská 12, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Rupert Gregson-Williams is a British composer known for his work on films like Wonder Woman and Aquaman. He has composed scores for both blockbuster films and TV series, with other notable credits including Netflix The Crown and Hacksaw Ridge. He is an accomplished winner of the ASCAP... Read More →
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
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 →
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Harry Gregson-Williams, one of Hollywood's most sought-after and prolific composers. During his career he has worked with Hans Zimmer and John Powell. He was also a Golden Globe and Grammy nominee for his music for Andrew Adamson film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... Read More →
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.
Sunday April 20, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
An evening dedicated to emerging composers, featuring live performances of their original works. A curated selection of compositions from talented creators worldwide.
Sunday April 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm CEST
Slovanský důmNa Příkopě 22, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 →
Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 →
Justine von Winterfeldt is Head of Music Supervision at Format Entertainment, overseeing music for hit series like Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and Hawkeye. She has worked on diverse genres, from comedies like Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin to dramas like The Rookie... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Mychael Danna, a globally respected and award-winning Hollywood music composer. In 2013, he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his music accompanying Life of Pi, as well as an Emmy Award for the miniseries World Without End. His major films include Moneyball, Little Miss Sunshine... Read More →
Jeff Danna is a composer known for his work on films like The Good Dinosaur and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. He frequently collaborates with his brother, Mychael Danna, with whom he co-scored Onward and The Addams Family. Jeff's work spans film, television, and animation... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
Mychael Danna, a globally respected and award-winning Hollywood music composer. In 2013, he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his music accompanying Life of Pi, as well as an Emmy Award for the miniseries World Without End. His major films include Moneyball, Little Miss Sunshine... Read More →
Jeff Danna is a composer known for his work on films like The Good Dinosaur and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. He frequently collaborates with his brother, Mychael Danna, with whom he co-scored Onward and The Addams Family. Jeff's work spans film, television, and animation... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Rupert Gregson-Williams is a British composer known for his work on films like Wonder Woman and Aquaman. He has composed scores for both blockbuster films and TV series, with other notable credits including Netflix The Crown and Hacksaw Ridge. He is an accomplished winner of the ASCAP... Read More →
Harry Gregson-Williams, one of Hollywood's most sought-after and prolific composers. During his career he has worked with Hans Zimmer and John Powell. He was also a Golden Globe and Grammy nominee for his music for Andrew Adamson film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
Rupert Gregson-Williams is a British composer known for his work on films like Wonder Woman and Aquaman. He has composed scores for both blockbuster films and TV series, with other notable credits including Netflix The Crown and Hacksaw Ridge. He is an accomplished winner of the ASCAP... Read More →
Harry Gregson-Williams, one of Hollywood's most sought-after and prolific composers. During his career he has worked with Hans Zimmer and John Powell. He was also a Golden Globe and Grammy nominee for his music for Andrew Adamson film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... Read More →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 →
Monday April 21, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Jeff Danna is a composer known for his work on films like The Good Dinosaur and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. He frequently collaborates with his brother, Mychael Danna, with whom he co-scored Onward and The Addams Family. Jeff's work spans film, television, and animation... Read More →
Mychael Danna, a globally respected and award-winning Hollywood music composer. In 2013, he won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his music accompanying Life of Pi, as well as an Emmy Award for the miniseries World Without End. His major films include Moneyball, Little Miss Sunshine... Read More →
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Monday April 21, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
Patrick Cassidy is an Irish composer known for his evocative film and television scores. He has created memorable music for works such as Calvary and Kill the Irishman. Cassidy is also the author of the Vide Cor Meum for the film Kingdom of Heaven or Hannibal.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
Patrick Cassidy is an Irish composer known for his evocative film and television scores. He has created memorable music for works such as Calvary and Kill the Irishman. Cassidy is also the author of the Vide Cor Meum for the film Kingdom of Heaven or Hannibal.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
Nan Schwartz is a composer, world-renowned orchestrator, and Grammy Award winner for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Here’s That Rainy Day by soul legend Natalie Cole. Her orchestral achievements include scores for In The Heat of The Night, the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
Chris Egan is a London-based composer, conductor and leading figure of British film sound based at Abbey Road Studios, whose most famous works include Fireheart, Tiny World and The Spanish Princess. He also collaborated on such films as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them or... Read More →
Nan Schwartz is a composer, world-renowned orchestrator, and Grammy Award winner for Best Instrumental Arrangement for Here’s That Rainy Day by soul legend Natalie Cole. Her orchestral achievements include scores for In The Heat of The Night, the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water... Read More →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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 →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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 →
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 →
Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Board room 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 2:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
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 →
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.
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:30pm - 3:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 6:15pm 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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 3:45pm - 6:15pm CEST
Cinema City
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 4:30pm - 4:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:00pm - 5:20pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 1Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
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.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 5:30pm - 5:50pm CEST
Almanac X Prague - Salon 2Štěpánská 623 /40, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Česko
A spectacular finale that celebrates the week of creativity, learning, and inspiration at the Composers Summit Prague 2025. It brings the event full circle with a powerful musical experience that honors the participants, speakers, and the shared passion for the art of composition.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm CEST
Veletržní palác170 00 Praha-Praha 7, Česko
It is the final event of the summit, offering attendees a chance to unwind, reflect on their experiences, and strengthen connections formed throughout the week in a relaxed, celebratory environment. A lively and informal gathering where music, conversation, and fun take center stage. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements of the summit, share stories, and enjoy a festive atmosphere.
Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:30pm - 11:55pm CEST
Veletržní palác170 00 Praha-Praha 7, Česko
