In an exciting initiative designed to elevate Australian music talent within Los Angeles’ influential Media and Entertainment sectors, Sounds Australia’s inaugural Screen Composer Trade Mission kicks off next week to introduce eleven of Australia’s leading screen composers to the US market.
In partnership with the Australian Guild of Screen Composers, with support from VicScreen and DISCO, this mission is designed to draw focus to the exceptional quality and innovation of Australia’s Screen Composer sector, creating invaluable opportunities for collaboration across US Film, Television, Gaming, and Advertising.
Throughout the mission, which runs from 11 – 15 November, delegates will engage directly with top music teams from industry giants like Netflix, Amazon, Riot Games, Film Independent, Ignition Creative, and FOX Sports. These interactions will lay the groundwork for long-term creative partnerships, offering international audiences a fresh Australian perspective in sound and music.
Overall, international screen royalties for Australian composers increased by almost 20% in FY24 compared to FY23, with royalties for television alone jumping by nearly 90%.
The initiative also highlights Australia’s highly attractive 30% Post, Digital & VFX (PDV) offset, with additional state incentives up to 15%, which can reduce costs for US productions working with Australian composers, score recording, and sound services, underscoring why US productions should be connecting with Australia’s screen industry.
Participating in the mission are eleven outstanding Australian composers, ready to bring their expertise and unique vision to LA’s global entertainment network:
- Adrian Leung
- Angela Little
- Antony Partos
- Ash Gibson Greig
- Ayda Akbal
- Brett Rosenberg
- Caitlin Yeo
- Chiara Costanza
- Lance Gurisik
- Richard Pike
- Vincent Goodyer
Take a listen to works from all of these incredible composers at our DISCO page.