VIFF Amp is a free, world-class program designed to elevate emerging and rising music professionals, offering dynamic career development, industry insights, and powerful opportunities to grow and connect.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of VIFF Amp’s Music in Media Summit 2026, happening during the 45th annual Vancouver International Film Festival.
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Music in Media Summit 2026
For songwriters, composers, music supervisors, entrepreneurs, managers, and filmmakers.
- Gain exclusive access to mentorship from leading voices across film, television, digital media, and music industries
- Attend curated masterclasses, real-world case studies, dynamic panel conversations, and live music showcases
- There are no application fees for the program, and small stipends may be provided to support participants’ individual needs upon request
SOUNDOFF
Dreaming of hearing your music in film or television?
SOUNDOFF is where BC’s most exciting emerging artists take the stage and get heard. Focused on song placement and sync licensing, it brings local musicians face-to-face with internationally renowned music supervisors in a live event that’s both high-energy and deeply personal.
Applications will open later this summer.
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Amp Speakers
The Music in Media Summit brings together some of the most exciting music supervisors, composers, musicians, and film industry professionals working today. Representing cities around the world, this diverse lineup of industry leaders shares real-world insights, creative perspectives, and invaluable experience with attendees. The full speaker lineup will be revealed in the lead-up to the summit in September.
Amp Program Curators
Amp is curated by Tony Scudellari and Rob Calder. Tony oversees all aspects of music for Sony Pictures Television’s programming, and is also the lead creative executive for the division’s music releases. Rob has been an active part of Canada’s creative industries for over 20 years. He is known for building impactful events and growing audiences and community.
Success Stories
Chan Brothers
Vancouver composers Brian and Caleb Chan attended VIFF Amp in 2020, where they met Frank Garcia from DreamWorks, as part of an animation panel. This resulted in them landing two animated series. In 2021, Arbel Bedak of Spectra Creative Agency met the duo and chose to represent them. Through Tony Scudellari and Sony Pictures Television, the Chan brothers were selected to score two series: Panhandle, produced by Nick Stoller (Bros, Neighbors), and Alert, produced by Carla Kettner (Bones, The Blacklist).
Felipe Téllez
Felipe Téllez (CFA 23) received the 2025 Macondo Award for Best Original Score from the Colombian Film Academy for his work on Estimados Señores. The Macondo Awards are among Colombia’s most prestigious film honours, recognizing outstanding achievements in cinema across the country. Felipe’s recognition highlights the growing impact of CFA alumni within the international film community and celebrates his exceptional contribution to the emotional and sonic landscape of the film.
Mina Samy
Mina Samy has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting new voices in international film composition. Following his participation in CFA 23, Mina was selected for Berlinale Talents and became an alumnus of the Academy Gold Program. His score for Happy Birthday accompanied the film’s international success at the Tribeca Festival, where it won Best International Narrative Feature, and the film was later selected as Egypt’s official submission to the Academy Awards. Mina also composed the score for The Tale of Daye’s Family, which screened at the Berlinale, further cementing his growing international profile.
Bukola
A local singer songwriter who participated in VIFF Amp in 2020 and 2021 drew high praise from invited international music supervisors and impressed the ear of composer Natalie Holt. Holt, an accomplished composer on Marvel and Star Wars projects, was a 2021 speaker at Amp, and heard Bukola at the SOUNDOFF showcase. Holt subsequently hired Bukola to do original vocals for the film The Princess.
What Attendees are Saying
For an Asia-based composer and songwriter aiming to enter the North American screen and sync market, VIFF AMP was not only an accumulation of knowledge but also a clear and inspiring direction for career growth.
As someone who attended VIFF Amp from the U.S., I found it educational to learn about the differences in the Canadian music scene and it was helpful to network with folks working in both similar and different sides of the industry.
The world of Sync has always been a mystery to me, so I learned a lot about how to get my foot in the door and who some key players are in the world of sync. I’m grateful for the valuable connections I garnered from this experience.
