Become a member of the World Soundtrack Academy
Become a member
If you are a professional composer for screen or a professional active in the film/TV/game music industry, we invite you to become a member of the World Soundtrack Academy. You can find the terms of becoming a member here below. To register, you can fill in the registration form. Before filling in the form you will first have to make a MyFFG-account on our website. Once you are logged in you will be able to access the form.
Should I Apply for a Membership?
Membership is open to professional screen composers and other film/TV/game music industry professionals, such as music executives, music supervisors, music editors, agents, managers, producers and publicists. Membership provides invaluable support for the activities and events of the World Soundtrack Academy, organised for the benefit of the international film music industry. Read about the terms and benefits of membership below.
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What are the benefits of World Soundtrack Academy membership?
- Voting privileges for the World Soundtrack Awards (Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year and Best Original Song).
- Submission of candidates for consideration in the categories Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year and Best Original Song.
- Free submission for the Discovery of the Year Award.
- The membership fee can be recouped (or partially recouped) through the discount of €100 on the Film Music Industry Packages with VIP access to the WSA Film Music Days.
- Visibility (personal profile) on the World Soundtrack Awards website.
- Access to the matchmaking session to network with international agents, publicists and industry peers.
- Qualification for the WSA Advisory Board on condition of nomination by a board member and availability of seats.
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When can I apply for membership?
Application for membership of the World Soundtrack Academy is possible throughout the year, but the annual deadline to receive voting privileges for the World Soundtrack Awards of the current year is 18 August. Later applications will count towards the following year's WSA.
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What are the terms for becoming a member?
Terms for screen composers: at least one professional credit (for a feature-length motion picture, TV series episode or video game).
Terms for film music industry professionals: active professional involvement in the film music industry, e.g. as music executive, music supervisor, music editor, agent, manager, producer or publicist.
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How much does membership cost?
Membership requires an annual membership fee of €100 for composers and €150 for professionals.
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How do I become a member?
You can apply for membership by completing the following two-step registration process: fill out the registration form below and complete your payment.
Please also supply a full biography that proves your active involvement in the film/TV/game music industry. If the requirements for membership are not met, we reserve the right to refuse an application and charge a processing fee.
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Can I support the World Soundtrack Awards in another way?
If you are interested in supporting our organisation and our activities, see here for patronage, partnership or sponsorship opportunities.
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When is membership automatically granted?
Voting membership is automatically granted to the members of the WSA Board, the guest of honour at the annual World Soundtrack Awards Concert and the winners of the Film Composer of the Year, TV Composer of the Year, Lifetime Achievement and Discovery of the Year WSAwards. The winners of the remaining WSAwards receive free membership for one year.
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Watch the aftermovie of the Film Music Days 2023
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