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Outstanding

Original Music Score

Whether reflecting the depth and emotion of a film’s content and subjects, propelling a narrative forward or serving as a character in its own right, musical scores play an essential role in the impact of a nonfiction film. This award celebrates those diverse musicians who successfully married music to film.

  1. Honoree · 2013

    Dial.81

    For Detropia

2013 Honors

2013 Honors

1 Honoree · 4 Nominees

Nominees

Previous Years

2012 Honoree John Kusiak For Tabloid
Honoree · 2012

John Kusiak

Tabloid

Nominees

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2011 Honoree Norbert Möslang For The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy
Honoree · 2011

Norbert Möslang

The Sound of Insects: Record of a Mummy

Nominees

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2010 Honoree Danny Grody, Donal Mosher, Michael Palmieri, Ted Savarese & Kenric Taylor For October Country
Honoree · 2010

Danny Grody, Donal Mosher, Michael Palmieri, Ted Savarese & Kenric Taylor

October Country

Nominees

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2009 Honoree Max Richter For Waltz with Bashir
Honoree · 2009

Max Richter

Waltz with Bashir

Nominees

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