Score IT!

Score IT! throws down the gauntlet to young composers between the ages of 12 – 18 to create a unique and original composition to accompany a scoreless short film.

The growth of creative industries and new technologies has expanded career opportunities for young composers.

Score IT! encourages that growth by linking the most promising entrants with established composers and work experience at Brisbane post-production house Cutting Edge.

The statewide competition also supports and stimulates young musicians through a series of Composing for Film workshops, conducted this year at schools at Weipa, Bamaga and Thursday Island by Australian screen composer Peter Kaldor.

WINNERS

Junior Films

Miracle Weaver / Tom Quirk from Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Two of a Kind / Claire Cairns & Sally Watson from Townsville Grammar School

Knightmouse / Alec Steedman from Cairns State High School

senior films

Conch / Michael McLenaghan from Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

A Crowded Web / Cerys Downing from University of Queensland

The Collision / Kailan O’Dell from Rockhampton Grammar School

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Workshops in Weipa, Bamaga and Thursday Island

READ THE QMF BLOG: Screen Composition Tips from Kim Cunio, General Tips for Film Scoring from Peter Kaldor, Workshops in Weipa, Bamaga and Thursday Island

Score It! Criteria

All entries were assessed against the following criteria.

1.The composer has skilfully manipulated musical elements and compositional devices to create cohesive music to support their chosen film score.
2.The composition effectively and convincingly realises the dramatic intent of the chosen film.
3.The composer has presented a creative and imaginative composition that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of film composition.

Score IT! is presented by Queensland Music Festival and Brisbane City Council.