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Oscar-Shortlisted Composer Kangding Ray Joins WME
12 Jan
Summary
- Kangding Ray is Oscar-shortlisted for his score to "Sirât".
- He recently received a Golden Globe nomination for the same film.
- Ray joins WME's elite roster of film scoring composers.
Oscar-shortlisted composer Kangding Ray has officially signed with WME for representation in film scoring. Ray's recent work on the film "Sirât" has garnered significant critical attention, including an Oscar shortlist nomination and a Golden Globe nomination. The film itself was also recognized at the Golden Globes and as Spain's official entry for the Best International Feature Oscar.
"Sirât" premiered at Cannes, earning a Jury Prize and the Cannes Soundtrack Award for Ray. He was also honored by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association for Best Music Score. Over his nearly two-decade career, Ray has explored a unique blend of techno, ambient, and avant-garde sound.
As part of WME's Music for Visual Media department, Ray joins a prestigious roster that includes other notable composers. This department has a strong track record with the Academy Awards, representing a significant portion of this year's Best Original Score Oscar nominees and several past winners.
