Los Angeles, California – Atticus Ross was a standout at the sixth annual SCL Awards, held at the Skirball Cultural Center, claiming two prestigious awards. This gala event recognizes the talents of composers and lyricists from a broad spectrum of entertainment including film, TV, video games, and musical theater. The Society of Composers & Lyricists, the professional body responsible for voting, celebrated a variety of achievements in composition at this notable gathering.
Ross earned accolades for his work in both musical and television categories. Alongside collaborators Trent Reznor and Luca Guadagnino, Ross won the award for outstanding original song in a comedy or musical for “Compress/Repress” from the movie “Challengers.” Despite not receiving an Oscar nomination, the song outstripped other contenders including two Oscar-nominated songs from the film “Emilia Pérez.” In addition, Ross, with his younger brother Leopold Ross and Nick Chuba, nabbed the award for outstanding original score in a television production for “Shōgun.”
Other winners of the evening included Kris Bowers, awarded for original score for a studio film for “The Wild Robot,” and Daniel Blumberg, who secured a win for his independent film score in “The Brutalist.” Both Bowers and Blumberg are among the distinguished nominees for this year’s Oscars for best original score.
Veteran songwriter Diane Warren continued her successful streak, claiming the award for outstanding original song for a dramatic or documentary visual media for her song “The Journey” from “The Six Triple Eight.” Warren, previously winning with “Applause” from “Tell It Like a Woman,” faces stiff competition from several prominent Oscar contenders in the same category.
This year, composer Andrea Datzman shone as the recipient of the David Raksin award for emerging talent for her score in “Inside Out 2,” following the footsteps of her mentor, Michael Giacchino. Meanwhile, Jeff Beal, celebrated with five Primetime Emmys to his name, was honored with the SCL Jury Award for his innovative score for the 1920s silent film classic, “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.”
A special moment came when Harry Gregson-Williams and director Ridley Scott were awarded the Spirit of Collaboration Award. Their longstanding partnership has spawned robust creative outputs seen in films like “Gladiator II,” marking their seventh joint project.
Despite strong competition from other nominees such as Clément Ducol and Camille, who were among the top nominated this year, the evening had its share of surprises with some nominees not receiving awards.
In sum, this year’s SCL Awards not only celebrated advancements in musical scoring and songwriting but also highlighted the compelling and productive collaborations across diverse visual media. These accolades reinforce the vital, often behind-the-scenes contributions of composers and lyricists to the entertainment industry.
The SCL Awards continue to grow in prominence and influence, shedding light on the unique blend of technical skill and creative artistry that defines the world of composition in visual media.
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