Workshop Registration

Composing for Film

Music is one of the most powerful storytelling tools in film, guiding emotion, shaping rhythm, and deepening audience connection. This one-evening workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of film scoring, from spotting a scene and developing themes to composing with mood, instrumentation, and timing in mind. Through guided examples, participants will explore how to write music that enhances narrative and elevates visual storytelling. This comprehensive workshop not only covers composing music for film, but expands on collaborating with directors and editors, and basic practical techniques to start scoring your own projects.

This workshop is for emerging composers interested in film scoring, filmmakers seeking to understand music’s role in storytelling and musicians exploring how to transition into composing for screen.

READ BEFORE REGISTERING
Prior to the class, please create a profile on Zoom and download the free version of the application. You will receive an email from LIFT with an invitation link to join the workshop one hour before the class begins which will prompt you to open the application or web browser. Please ensure that you log in using a Zoom account with a profile name that appears as the same name registered for the class. If not, for security reasons, you may not be permitted to join. During the workshop, we advise that you keep your microphone on mute to minimize external noise and that you unmute when participating in class discussions. Please also arrive to the session on time for attendance and class participation. ONLINE workshops may be recorded for staff and facilitator assessment. Recorded material will not be made available to participants. Review all workshop policies before registering.

Mon 1 December 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
(Registration deadline is Mon 1 December 5:00 pm)

Instructor: TBA
Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Sound
Maximum Capacity: 12
4 hours of instruction $75 /member$100 /nonmember