‘Oppenheimer’ Composer Ludwig Göransson Secures Top Honor at SCL Awards
The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL) Awards saw renowned composer Ludwig Göransson, known for his work on Oppenheimer, win the coveted Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film award. The ceremony, which took place in Los Angeles, revealed Göransson as a frontrunner for next month's Original Score Oscar.
Star-Studded Wins for Eilish, Rodrigo, and Powell
Songwriting powerhouses Billie Eilish & Finneas, along with music sensation Olivia Rodrigo, claimed Original Song accolades for their contributions to Barbie and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. The original track from Barbie has not only won a Grammy for Song of the Year but also a Golden Globe, and it is presently nominated for the Best Song category at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards. Composer John Powell earned recognition as well, garnering the Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film with his work for Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.
Television and Interactive Media Honors
The SCL Awards presented Nicholas Britell with the accolade for Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production for his work on Succession, while Carlos Rafael Rivera claimed a win for Outstanding Original Title Sequence for a Television Production for Lessons in Chemistry. In the realm of interactive media, composers Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab were honored for their score in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Special Recognition
Martin Scorsese and the late Robbie Robertson were celebrated with the Spirit of Collaboration Award for their historic partnership, which bore fruit in 14 films, including the current Oscar nominees Killers of the Flower Moon. Their collaboration has spanned decades, producing revered works in cinema. The Grammy-winning artist and Oscar nominee Siedah Garrett had the honor of hosting the illustrious ceremony.
Here are the notable winners at the 2024 SCL Awards, recognizing excellence in composition and songwriting for various media formats.
Göransson, Eilish, Rodrigo