WSA introduces Award for Belgian Film Composer of the Year
14 Apr 2025
On the cups of the World Soundtrack Awards' 25th anniversary, we are launching a brand-new accolade: the WSAward for Belgian Film Composer of the Year, powered by Sabam.
Michael Nyman to receive WSA Lifetime Achievement Award
29 Apr 2025
British composer Michael Nyman will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the film music concert Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond. The concert is the closing event of Film Fest Gent's WSA Film Music Days 2025 and the 25th World Soundtrack Awards. Earlier, it was announced that also Philip Glass is a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
TRACK 29 (1989)
30 Apr 2025
In deze longread dompelt Patrick Duynslaegher je onder in de classic Track 29 (1989).
Internship (f/m/x) Guest Programmes
Film Fest Gent is looking for an INTERN / VOLUNTEER (F/M/X) GUEST PROGRAMMES to strengthen our guest service in the run-up to and during the 52th edition of Film Fest Gent (9 > 20 October 2025).
Campaign launch Film Fest Gent 2025
28 May 2025
Film Fest Gent is presenting the visual campaign for the 52nd edition of the festival, which takes place from Wednesday, 8 October to Sunday, 19 October 2025. The campaign stands out with its bright colours and a hypnotic motion element. New from 2025 is the introduction of the Flanders Film Days, an initiative of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF), which will precede the festival. The full programme will be announced on 18 September 2025.
Minimalism in Motion welcomes Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Martin Phipps
03 Jun 2025
Film Fest Gent is thrilled to announce that acclaimed composers Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Martin Phipps will take the stage at Minimalism in Motion: Glass, Nyman and Beyond, the festival's highly-anticipated film music concert on 16 October.
Following the recent announcement of Philip Glass and Michael Nyman as recipients of a Lifetime Achievement Award for their pioneering contributions to the history of minimal music, the concert will also spotlight Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch and Martin Phipps - two visionary composers redefining minimalism for a new era. Both have been influenced by the minimalist maestros. Live performances of their music will add a contemporary dimension to an evening dedicated to the evolution of minimalist film music.
New at Film Fest Gent: discover Cinema & Apero
04 Jun 2025
Will Monday be the new Friday? Break out of your usual workweek rush with Film Fest Gent, as on Monday, 13 October 2025, we are launching a brand-new after-work event: Cinema & Apero.
Videodroom 2025: Profondo Rosso & Lynch kick off early
06 Jun 2025
Our annual dream date with VIERNULVIER isn't messing around this year! VIDEODROOM 2025 is shaping up to be a wild mix of obscure and not-so-obscure cult classics, shivering synths, thumping basslines, psychedelia, and ... Dario Argento & David Lynch. And because we're extra excited this time around, we're kicking things off early with two shows in the weeks leading up to the film festival - and that's just a little taste of what's to come.
FFG supports call on Belgian governments
06 Jun 2025
Since 1948, all countries have been obliged under international law to help prevent or stop alleged genocide. This includes Belgium.
'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A. R. Rahman as Guest of Honour at 25th World Soundtrack Awards
11 Jun 2025
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Soundtrack Awards, Film Fest Gent is thrilled to welcome 'Slumdog Millionaire' composer A. R. Rahman as esteemed Guest of Honour. Widely regarded as India’s greatest living composer, A.R. Rahman’s legacy has reshaped the landscape of film music worldwide. From his groundbreaking score for the Tamil film Roja in 1992 to a remarkable portfolio of over 150 film scores, Rahman’s influence is immeasurable. Internationally, he gained global recognition for his work on Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and 127 Hours (2010), earning numerous accolades, including World Soundtrack Awards, Academy Awards and Grammys.