From Scene to Symphony: The Art of Film Scoring
Date: 28th – 30th August, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: KCC, 4th floor
Recommended Age: 18+
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents From Scene to Symphony: The Art of Film Scoring — a hands-on, three-day intensive workshop designed for musicians, composers, filmmakers, and storytellers eager to explore the craft of cinematic composition.
Led by renowned film composers Prabuddha Banerjee, Nabarun Bose, and Subhadeep Guha, the workshop will explore how music transforms moving images—shaping mood, rhythm, and narrative impact. Participants will engage in scoring real film scenes using professional tools like Logic Pro, Cubase, and FL Studio, with personalised feedback and technical guidance.
Through lectures, listening sessions, case studies, and studio practice, participants will create their own scored video clips—ideal for portfolios or further career-building. Participants will work on scoring actual film scenes using digital audio workstations (DAWs) and walk away with a portfolio-ready composition.
REQUIREMENTS
Laptop is mandatory.
ABOUT THE FACILITATORS
Prabuddha Banerjee
One of India’s most respected music directors and background scorers, Prabuddha Banerjee is known for his emotionally rich, cinematic compositions. A National Award winner for Jyeshthoputro (2019), he has collaborated with acclaimed directors like Kaushik Ganguly and Srijit Mukherji on films such as Nagarkirtan and Herbert. His signature style blends Indian classical, Western orchestral, and ambient sounds—redefining the role of music in Indian cinema.
Nabarun Bose
Composer, producer, and performer Nabarun Bose is known for his genre-fluid sound that spans film, indie music, and experimental art. His breakthrough with Rainbow Jelly (2018) led to acclaimed work on Tangra Blues, Mukhosh, and popular OTT shows. A recipient of the WBFJA Award for Best Music Director, he is also a frequent collaborator with Anupam Roy, contributing to national hits like Piku, Pink, and Chotushkone. Nabarun’s work is marked by layered textures, emotional depth, and innovation.
Subhadeep Guha
A sound designer and composer working across film, theatre, and folk traditions. With 15+ years of experience and awards like the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar, his soundscapes are dramaturgically rooted and emotionally nuanced. He has worked on projects like Byomkesh, The Eken, and Hoichoi Originals, and teaches sound at institutions including NSD. His work bridges culture, psychology, and sonic storytelling.
This is a certificated masterclass. Certificates will be given after the completion and mandatory attendance for 3 days.
