Winner's Testimonials
Watch & Read what the Winners stated about our contest.
#1 Winner 2024
Samuel Leloup
Working on the challenging assignments of the competition and receiving motivating and constructive feedback from experienced pros, was a unique award already! Furthermore, meeting established film music industry figures at FMF was a real turning point for me in terms of how it changed my mindset!
#2 Winner 2023
Albert Stensen (Poland)
This competition was a great and very rewarding adventure for me. Participating to the Krakow Film Music Festival, attending all events and workshops, along with George's guidance and advice, opened my mind and helped me see the big picture of the industry.
#1 Winner 2020
Yakov Alexandrov (Russia)
My participation to the Film Scoring Summer Program took me to a new level as a professional and
gave me confidence in my abilities, that in the end helped me to get
some new interesting projects!
#2 Winner 2019
Amir Hedayah (Egypt)
Clearly OTICONS FACULTY is not just a competition: it's a project carried out with great passion that allows young composers to get some crucial feedback and support to enter the film music world. For real.
#2 Winner 2015
Bartosch McCarthy (Germany)
I can hardly overstate the gratefulness I feel for having been given this opportunity and I am certain the festival will leave its mark on my path as a composer!
#2 Winner 2024
Marguerite de Galbert (France)
Taking part in Oticons Faculty competition was a valuable springboard for me. It allowed me to receive thorough feedback from industry professionals and enlightenment on how to reach my short and long-term goals. I also had the chance to attend Krakow FMF, which was a thrilling experience filled exceptional events & masterclasses!
#1 Winner 2022
Natalia Hatzopoulou (Greece)
As a young cellist and composer, who participated to the competition three times and managed to win it on the 3rd, I can only state that the Feedback Letter helped me immensely to evolve and finally win the contest in my last try!
#2 Winner 2020
Jan Willem de With (Germany)
This is a one-of-a-kind competition! I would encourage all emerging composers to participate. You only have to gain from the experience.
#2 Winner 2018
Lawrence Whitehead (U.K.)
I would strongly encourage other emerging composers to participate: it's an invaluable experience!
#1 Winner 2023
Claire Cowan (New Zealand)
A life-changing experience for me! Becoming a part of the Oticons agency after my win, has changed the trajectory of my career and provided me with encouragement to keep pursuing me dreams.
#1 Winner 2021
Karel Bredenhorst (Netherlands)
I couldn't have asked for more! An invaluable experience and a turning point for me. I got so many insights and a renewed focus on my career. Not to mention the many new professional friends I made from the industry!
#1 Winner 2019
John Konsolakis (Greece)
An incredible experience! Opportunities like the one offered by Oticons Faculty through this competition are rare and invaluable - I would urge every up-and-coming composer to consider entering.
#1 Winner 2015
Andrea Grant (Italy)
Thanks to this contest, I got the most important mentoring and feedback of my career. It's a must for every aspiring composer!
#1 Winner 2014
Benjamin Woodgates (U.K.)
"Thanks to the Oticons Faculty I have made a significant step in my journey from being an aspiring film composer to becoming the composer I aspire to be."
Be Heard
Many world-famous film composers will listen to your music!
Be Valued
A stellar judging panel of acclaimed professionals will rate it!
Be Discovered
The talented finalists Winners will travel to film music festivals!
Discover the Music of all Top·10 Winners from the Oticons Faculty Soundtrack Albums
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Registration & Submission DEADLINES
Early-bird
Early-bird Registrations 1.9.2024 - 1.1.2025 @ 12 p.m. (noon) UTC
Registrations & Submissions
Regular Registrations & Submissions 1.1. - 29.2.2025 @ 12 p.m. (noon) UTC
Announcement of Finalists & Winners
Announcement of the Winners by April 1st