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Film Score Stars Shine at SESAC Awards
4 Jun
Summary
- SESAC Performing Rights honored top composers for film and TV work.
- Laura Karpman recognized for 'Captain America: Brave New World' score.
- Newton Brothers acclaimed for horror scores 'Fear Street' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2'.
SESAC Performing Rights held its annual Film & Television Composer Awards on Wednesday, June 3, in Santa Monica, California. The exclusive, invitation-only dinner event honored the organization's leading composers across film, network television, local television, cable television, and streaming media categories.
Notable recipients included Laura Karpman for her score in 'Captain America: Brave New World,' which earned a 2026 Academy Award nomination. Daniel Lopatin was recognized for 'Marty Supreme,' securing a 2026 Critics Choice Award nomination. The Newton Brothers garnered accolades for their work on 'Fear Street: Prom Queen' and 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2,' continuing their success in horror scoring.
Collaborators Wow Jones and JIMIJAME$ also received awards for composing the score for Tyler Perry's 'Duplicity.' Erin Collins, SESAC PRO's senior vp of TV/Film Creative Services, emphasized the event's purpose in celebrating the passion, heart, dedication, and creativity of composers. SESAC Performing Rights represents a diverse roster of artists across various genres.
