Composer and Filmmaker Meetup

A way for composers and filmmakers to meet and (hopefully) collaborate.

The importance of music in film stretches all the way back to the early days of the silent era. Independent filmmakers have many options available to keep music costs down. But is it the right option for the film? Composers have many options to submit their work to be used by people they never meet. But is there a better way?

At this meetup both composers and filmmakers are encouraged to attend to understand the challenges each faces. Then solutions will be given on how original music doesn’t have to be the thing that’s sacrificed.

This event is sponsored by the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers. CSIF was founded in 1978 by a collective of twelve filmmakers who saw the growing need for film resources and film equipment on the traditional Treaty 7 territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Iyarhe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), also known as Calgary, Alberta. Now over 40 years later we are an integral part of the growing cultural community in Calgary and are excited about new collaborations and opportunities.