World Class Composers

The 8th annual World Soundtrack Awards are presented at the Ghent International Film Festival

The 8th edition of the World Soundtrack Awards in Ghent, Belgium was once again a highlight for film music professionals and fans, as James Newton Howard was chosen as Film Composer of the Year 2008 and Dario Marianelli took home the award for Best Original Score of the Year ( Atonement ). In addition, Marc Streitenfeld was the Academy's new discovery with his score for American Gangster and Angelo Badalamenti was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award given by Marianne Faithfull. The awards ceremony was the closing night event of the 35th Annual Ghent International Film Festival.