Apr 20 2018
Sundance Film Music Master Class

Sundance Film Music Master Class

Presented by Akron Art Museum at Akron Art Museum

Gain expert insights into the industry and connect with local and guest artists at the upcoming Sundance Film Music Master Class.

 

Geared towards local composers, musicians, and directors, this event aims to empower the next wave of content creators in the Akron area and will feature sessions with composer Anton Sanko and Sony Music executive Josh Green, along with a live feedback session and a reception.

Parking is available at the High Street Parking Garage located across from museum entrance on High Street.

This is a free event, and attendance is first-come, first-served. Please bring a photo ID, as alcohol will be served.

Jongnic Bontemps

Jongnic Bontemps (JB) is a classically trained composer with roots in the church and jazz worlds as a pianist. He studied music at Yale, Berklee, and USC and worked as a software developer before pursuing music full-time. His composing work includes over 50 projects spanning film, TV, and video games.

Josh Green

Josh Green is the vice president of business affairs operations for Sony Music Entertainment, where he is spearheading the launch of a new program to offer full music supervision services for independent filmmakers—helping to budget, select, and fully clear source music for indie projects.

Anton Sanko

Anton Sanko is an Emmy-nominated composer, orchestrator, and producer from New York with over 25 years of experience. He is currently working on the French feature Amanda, and previous credits include Ouija, Jessabelle, Visions, and The Possession, along with projects for HBO, Amazon Studios, and National Geographic.

Sundance Institute Film Music Program

Jarom Rowland

Jarom Rowland is the senior manager of the Sundance Institute Film Music Program, where he oversees residential Music And Sound Design Labs and programs music for the Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Institute Operations and Production

Holden Payne

Holden Payne is the director of technical exhibition and production at Sundance Institute. A lover of dachshunds, eclectic rock music, and fine dining, he is ready to speak nerdy with anyone on topics ranging from theatrical lighting and sound to Sonic Youth to his extensive graphic T-shirt collection.

Eva Rinaldi

Eva Rinaldi is the director of operations for Sundance Institute’s artist programs, overseeing operations for residency labs and workshops along with the community screening program, and has managed various aspects of the Sundance Film Festival.

 

Admission Info

Free Admission

Dates & Times

2018/04/20 - 2018/04/20

Additional time info:

1:00     Registration

1:30     Sundance Institute | Film Music Program

2:00     Creative Choices for Works in Film and Television
Composer Anton Sanko will present examples from his own work to illustrate his creative decision-making process, in addition to discussing career challenges and the collaboration between director and composer.

2:45     Break

3:00     Project Feedback Sessions 
Pre-selected local artists will present short clips of their work to a panel of the day’s presenters for a public live feedback session.

3:45     Source Music 101
Sony Music executive Josh Green will walk through the main music challenges faced by Independent filmmakers—creative selection, clearance (master and publishing), and budget—offering firsthand knowledge on how directors can get the right song for the right price, as well as tips for how song creators can get their work up for consideration for film and other media projects.

4:30     Break

4:45     Project Feedback Sessions 
Pre-selected local artists will present short clips of their work to a panel of the day’s presenters for a public live feedback session.

6:00     Reception

Location Info

Akron Art Museum

1 South High, Akron, OH 44308

Parking Info

Members park free in the deck adjacent to the library
Park across from museum entrance on High Street
Fully handicap accessible
Standard strollers welcome in most areas