Welcome to the AWFC

We are a community of composers and colleagues dedicated to supporting and celebrating the work of women and gender diverse composers through advocacy and education.

Increasing visibility is key to promoting equality in the industry and bringing diverse voices to film, television, video games, and multimedia projects.

We proudly host the AWFC directory which provides filmmakers and decision-makers access to composer talent.

Explore our weekly Composer Spotlight, featuring short interviews with our members. Check out Monthly Inside Session Panels on Youtube, and follow us on Social Media!

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AWFC Memberships

We provide resources, mentorship, professional development, masterclasses, networking events and workshops

Directory:

The Directory serves as a resource to showcase and connect women and gender diverse composers working in film, television, and media. The directory helps industry professionals find and hire composers, promoting visibility and opportunities for underrepresented talent.

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Events:

The AWFC organizes various events globally, such as film music mixers during film and TV festivals (Berlinale, SXSW, Sundance, Toronto Film Festival, Cannes, Tribeca), and industry brunches around the world, providing networking opportunities for composers and industry professionals. In addition, we maintain an active Online Presence, featuring:

Weekly Member Composer Spotlight Interviews

Monthly "Inside Sessions"

Weekly Newsletters

Through these efforts, the AWFC strives to advocate for and elevate the visibility of women and gender diverse composers in the film and media industries.

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Programs:

Collaborating with other organizations, the AWFC advocates for the inclusion of women and gender diverse composers in industry events and decision-making processes, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

Our Mentorship Program pairs emerging composers with established professionals for personalized guidance, aiming to strengthen self-confidence and professional growth.

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Programs:

Collaborating with other organizations, the AWFC advocates for the inclusion of women composers in industry events and decision-making processes, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.

The AWFC Mentorship Program empowers emerging women and non-binary composers by building confidence and teaching essential business skills for the film music industry. Each year, mentees are paired with professional composer mentors for monthly meetings from March to September, covering topics like studio setup, workflow, creative process, and career goals.

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AWFC X L-ACOUSTICS IMMERSIVE-CREATIVE PROGRAM:

A program created in collaboration with L-Acoustics for 2025, eight composers (four from the United Kingdom and four from Los Angeles) were selected to compose or re-imagine a piece in L-ISA — the immersive studio and spatial audio technology developed by L-Acoustics. Each composer is invited to an educational workshop session, an individual immersive final mix session and hands-on support from the team at L-Acoustics. These works will be celebrated in a very special evening of music and conversation with the AWFC cohort at the L-Acoustic studios in London and Los Angeles respectively.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE:

In partnership with Mamas in Music, this initiative is designed to connect caregivers facing similar challenges, providing a dedicated space for conversation, resources, and peer support. We are starting with an online community platform where members can engage in ongoing discussions and connect with others who share their experiences. As we build this together, we envision opportunities for live group chats, resource sharing, and more, shaped by the needs of our community.

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Check out This Month's Inside Session

Have you ever played a video game and been totally excited by the music and sound effects? What all goes into working in game audio - from start to finish?

In this session we talkwith composer/songwriter Becca Schack, composer/music director Yoko Honda Gaalaas , and singer-songwriter/producer Kelli Wakili about their work in the games industry. Moderated by AWFC Board member and composer Connor Cook.

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