World Soundtrack Awards 2024 – Philippe Rombi

ANUNCIO OFICIAL

Film Fest Gent is proud to welcome French film composer, pianist and conductor Philippe Rombi as guest of honour at the 24th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards. Rombi’s work can be heard in the majority of François Ozon’s films; their collaborations include Swimming Pool, Jeune et jolie, Potiche and most recently Mon crime. Other popular film scores are Joyeux Noël, directed by Christian Carion, comedies like Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis and Rien à déclarer, both directed by Dany Boon and Le Temps des secrets, directed by Christophe Barratier. His work has been recognised numerous times by the César Awards and Lumière Awards in his native France and by the International Film Music Critics Association.

On Wednesday 16 October 2024, Film Fest Gent brings together the crème de la crème of the international film music industry in Muziekcentrum de Bijloke, at the World Soundtrack Awards Ceremony & Concert. The festival is thrilled to announce Philippe Rombi as this year’s guest of honour. A selection of his work will be performed by the Brussels Philharmonic, conducted by maestro Dirk Brossé. Philippe Rombi is no stranger to Film Fest Gent; in 2008 he was a member of the international jury of the festival.