RIYADH: The Red Sea Labs has announced a new “Music for Film” program to support and develop emerging composers by providing them with a customized course led by globally renowned, award-winning musicians and experts.
The seven-day program targets Saudis and Saudi residents, giving them the opportunity to learn how to compose music for film.
The Kingdom has many talented musicians, but few have the knowledge, skills, and background to score for the screen.
The Red Sea Labs aims to bridge this gap by offering a program that combines theoretical knowledge and practical tasks. Composers can apply what they have learned and receive immediate feedback from on-site tutors.
The program supports filmmaking by pairing composers with directors, fostering collaboration and enhancing knowledge of film scoring. This collaboration helps directors understand the role of music in intensifying a film’s mood.
The collaborative method aims to refine the skills of the composers, hone their storytelling instincts, and incorporate their unique musical style into film scoring.
The program equips composers with technical skills specific to scoring, including understanding different musical genres and instrumentation for various types of films.
Participants will also learn techniques for synchronizing music to visual cues and composing for specific scenes.
The program is an integral component of Red Sea Labs’ mission to comprehensively help the growth of the film industry across all dimensions, marking the body as a platform for filmmakers, writers, and industry professionals.
The program takes place from Oct. 9-15.
