The Society of Composers & Lyricists is an organization founded in 1983 to represent composers and lyricists working in visual media, such as television and film.[ 1] [ 2] union status in 1984 after the dissolution of the Composers and Lyricists Guild of America, but the National Labor Relations Board denied the bid on the basis that songwriters were independent contractors. Another attempt to become a union in the 1990s was also unsuccessful.[ 3] [ 4] orchestrators , arrangers , music supervisors , music agents , music attorneys, music editors, copyists , and audio engineers .[ 5]
Since 2020, the Society of Composers & Lyricists has presented annual awards for music in film, television, and other media.[ 6]
Since 2024, the organization presents awards in eight competitive categories:[ 2] [ 13]
Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film [ edit ] Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film [ edit ] Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production [ edit ] Outstanding Original Title Sequence for a Television Production [ edit ] Prior to 2022, a single award was given for Original Song in a Visual Media Production, irrespective of genre.
Prior to 2022, a single award was given for Original Song in a Visual Media Production, irrespective of genre.
David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent [ edit ] Spirit of Collaboration Award [ edit ] In addition, the group presents the non-competitive Spirit of Collaboration Award to a composer and filmmaker team.[ 17]
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