Program

Sonic Improvibing - an improvisational scoring approach for audiovisual media

Workshop

Workshop

In this workshop, taking place at the recording studio o-ton (80 square meters A-room, fully equipped with a stage, Grand Piano, Amps, a Drum set, a PA system and 4k projector), participants will explore the method to work out a live performance of a score for a short film under the guidance of acclaimed independent film composer Nathan Larson (High Fidelity, Big Men, The Woodsman).

Participants will receive a link to a short film approx. 4 weeks in advance of the workshop. They are invited to work out a unique way of creating sound: This may involve anything from cigar boxes with rubber bands and mistreated pizza trays to microphone setups, effects and a PA.

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• Nathan Larson

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SoundTrack_Cologne 23 Official Opening

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Boxed Ape (The Casting of Frank Stone · Horizon Call of the Mountain · Beyond a Steel)

Workshop Discussion

Composing for Videogames

London-based duo Boxed Ape (Alistair Kerley & Frankie Harper) work spans major AAA titles and acclaimed indie productions alike Horizon Call of the Mountain · The Casting of Frank Stone · Beyond a Steel Sky.

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Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2 · Rock Band · Wildgate)

Workshop Discussion

Composing for Videogames

Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2 · Rock Band · Wildgate) is a two-time nominee for the Game Music Award at the World Soundtrack Awards and a 2025 nominee for Best Original Score for Interactive Media by the Society of Composers and Lyricists.

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• Maclaine Diemer

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Zanshin (Lightfield)

Workshop Discussion

Composing for Videogames

Zanshin is a multifaceted electronic artist whose distinctive approach to sound design and synthesis has informed work across both music and games (Lightfield).

In addition to the panel and roundtable, Zanshin will perform live at 674FM Konzertraum on the evening of 15 July.

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Games Roundtable Discussion with Boxed Ape, Maclaine Diemer, Zanshin and Nainita Desai

Host: Helge Borgarts

Composing for Videogames

Joining Boxed Ape, Maclaine Diemer and Zanshin is Emmy Award-winning composer Nainita Desai, whose remarkable work spans BAFTA-winning games (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II), major streaming productions (American Murder - The Family Next Door) and acclaimed feature films and documentaries (For Sama · The Reason I Jump · Nocturnes). 

Together, all five composers will participate in a roundtable discussion, hosted by composer Helge Borgarts, exploring the artistry, challenges, and innovations shaping the world of game composition.

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• Boxed Ape
• Maclaine Diemer
• Zanshin
• Nainita Desai

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Speedmatching

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Opening

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The Bottom Line

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AcadeMeet IMMSANE Greeting

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AcadeMeet IMMSANE Café

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KI in Musikpädagogik & Breitenkultur

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Landesmusikrat NRW Blue Hour

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Game Music Composer Concert with Zanshin

In cooperation with Game Music Composer Concerts

Concert

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mediamusic Networking Reception

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Composing for Film

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Silent Film Concert

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Reality Check Masterclass - "Kate Bush, a timeless genius" with Sonia Gonzalez

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Track Check

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Emerging Composers Showcase, sponsored by IMMSANE - AcadeMeet Screening

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Reality Check - Sync

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Reality Check - Sync

Reality Check

Metadata can make or break your chances of getting discovered and placed in audiovisual projects. In this one-hour workshop, Hanna-Greth Peetson, sync agent and music supervisor at Tier Music (Estonia), shares practical do’s and don’ts for setting up and using metadata effectively.

Participants can submit their metadata in advance for live analysis and feedback during the session. The workshop includes a short seminar, hands-on review, and a Q&A. Designed for artists, artist representatives, and sync agents, it offers clear, actionable tips to improve visibility and opportunities.

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Pitching & Presentation Training

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Speedmatching

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CNM Blue Hour

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Student Matchmaking

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Matchmaking for Women in Media & Music

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International Matchmaking

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Peer Raben Music Award · Screening

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Composing for TV Series

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Reality Check

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Case Study: Sound for Sensitive Stories

Participatory Documentary HALIMA - HOW TO STAY STRONG

Sound Design

The programme opens with sound designer Jenny Winter and director Linda Verweyen, both specialists in socially critical audiovisual projects. Their case study, Sound for Sensitive Stories, presented by BVFT, examines their work on the participatory documentary HALIMA – HOW TO STAY STRONG. Single tickets for the case study Sound for Sensitive Stories are available here.

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• Jenny Winter
• Linda Verweyen

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Sound Design & MusicCase Study: SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN)

Sound Design

This case study offers an in-depth look at the collaboration between supervising sound designer Billie Mind and editor Evelyn Rack on SOUND OF FALLING (IN DIE SONNE SCHAUEN), winner of the Jury Prize at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in 2025. Mind and Rack received the ICS Award for Best Editing, along with nominations for the German Film Award, Mind for Best Sound and Rack for Best Editing. The panel will be hosted by Ulla Kösterke and presented by FILMTONFRAUEN. Single tickets for the case study SOUND OF FALLING are available here.

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• Evelyn Rack

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Workshop: Creating Your Own Sound World

Sound Design

In the afternoon, Grammy Award-winning composer, sound engineer and producer Simon Goff explores how to create your own sound world. His work on films such as WAVES and series such as THE GOLD has earned critical acclaim for its immersive, textural soundscapes and compositional depth. Goff has also collaborated with some of the world's most celebrated contemporary composers and musicians, including Hildur Guðnadóttir on JOKER and CHERNOBYL.

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Workshop: Object Based Sounddesign and Film-Sound-Stage-Mixing Using Sequoia for the Underground Zombie-Series BLUTDRUCK

Sound Design

The sound strand closes with Cologne-based composer, sound designer and DJ Robert Feuchtl, a.k.a. Bob Humid, offering an in-depth look at object-based sound design and mixing using the industry-leading DAW SEQUOIA by BORIX FX. Working through the pilot episode of the zombie series BLUTDRUCK, a genre where sound design is particularly demanding, Bob Humid demonstrates object-editing techniques for placing individual sounds into realistic spaces and adding subsonic room tones.

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Call my Agent

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How Much Should I Take?

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Reality Check - Case Study: Music Contracts for Perfect Days

Reality Check

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FLINTA Networks Meetup

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Blue Hour

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European Talent Competition · Screening

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Award Ceremony

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