Submissions

For five of the WSA's most prestigious awards, the longlists consist of submissions made by composers and their entourage. In order to submit for Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year, Best Original Song and WSA Game Music Award, academy membership is required. You can find the information on how to become a WSAcademy member here. Membership, however, is not required to submit for the Discovery of the Year Award. There is a registration fee, but eligible composers who are members of the WSAcademy are waived from this fee when submitting.

Discovery of the Year

Through the World Soundtrack Award category Discovery of the Year, the World Soundtrack Academy honours emerging talents in film scoring. Among past winners of the award are celebrated composers Craig Armstrong, Michael Giacchino, Daniel Pemberton, Nicholas Britell, Tamar-kali, Michael Abels, Bryce Dessner, Nainita Desai, Eiko Ishibashi and Simon Franglen. Traditionally, the Discovery of the Year honouree is invited to return to Film Fest Gent the following year to present the winning score at the World Soundtrack Awards Concert

Submissions will open 15 April 2025.

Film Composer of the Year / Television Composer of the Year / Best Original Song / WSA Game Music Award

Only WSAcademy members can submit and vote in these categories, through their personal MyFFG account. All eligible submissions will appear on the respective longlists.

Submissions will open 15 April 2025.