Director-Composer Lab: Masterclass with Martin Phipps

The masterclass, led by the renowned composer Martin Phipps, explores the creative relationship between director and composer and the role of collaboration in shaping a film’s score. Drawing on his experience across film and television, Phipps will share insights, case studies and practical considerations from the scoring process, from the first conversations and spotting sessions to developing and refining music alongside the picture.
Aimed at composers, film directors and producers, the masterclass offers an opportunity to better understand the different perspectives, expectations and creative decisions involved in the director-composer relationship. It will examine how directors can communicate their vision through music, how composers respond to the needs of the story and picture, and how an open dialogue can help both sides arrive at a stronger creative result.