Alumni Access & Spotlight

Celebrating the achievements of accomplished music composers who have honed their craft and excelled in the industry. Discover their inspiring journeys, from refining their unique styles to composing scores for films, games, and orchestras, and how they continue to shape the world of music.

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Get ready to join a consortium of over 360 composers from 60 different countries who have graduated from the Master of Fine Arts in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media, the Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring, or the Film Scoring Summer Program.

What is Alumni Access?

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Free benefits offered to alumni of all of our programmes, including educational composer seminars, guest lectures and professional portfolio opportunities

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Seminars

Exclusive guest composer seminars and lectures. Past guests include James Newton Howard, John Powell, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, Mychael Danna and more

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More than just live events, all alumni can schedule free photography and videography sessions with our team for their websites and professional portfolios when they visit Sofia

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Educational events and lectures with current faculty and guest composers on MIDI mockups, mixing and production, sound design, and composer workflows

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Alumni Spotlight

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Master of Fine Arts in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media

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Jianguo Wan (China)

Jianguo Wan (Jacob Wan) is a film composer and conductor. He has served as the music director of the Broadway musical "The Great Comet of 1812" and the Russian musical "Anna Karenina". He has composed music for CCTV's "A General History of China"(100-episode documentary) and the film "Gutian 1929". He has also collaborated with internationally renowned brands such as Samsung, Huawei, and People's Daily to create music. His current projects include the feature film "The Wind Is Unstoppable“ directed by Meng Huo, which will be presented at world-class major film festivals.

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Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring

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Tylla Ovezova (Turkmenistan)

The composer and pianist, originally from Turkmenistan and now based in Miami, USA, is celebrated for her captivating compositions spanning various genres, including music for films, commercials, and orchestras. Her work has garnered her numerous prestigious awards. With performances of her music in countries like Turkmenistan, the USA, Russia, and the UAE, her influence knows no bounds. Tylla's expertise extends beyond composition, as she is recognized for her skills as an orchestrator, score arranger, and music score typing expert. She is also devoted to sharing her knowledge as an educator and serves as the proprietor of the esteemed Devos Academy of Music & Arts in scenic Miami Beach. Her credentials include a degree in music composition from the Turkmen State Conservatory and a graduate degree in Film and Game scoring from the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, underscoring her dedication to mastering her craft. Widely admired within and beyond the UAE music scene, where she was living for 12 years, Tylla has also made a name for herself as a sought-after composer for short movies.

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Film Scoring Summer Program

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William Preat (Australia)

Composer, classical guitarist, and analogue synthesizer enthusiast. 19-year-old William, is originally from Whitsunday Coast, Australia, but following his graduation from high school he has travelled to 28 countries total, while immersing himself in music from around the world. Playing the Sintir in Morocco with an ensemble only 1 month after graduating was a powerful experience. Learning classical guitar since the age of 6, William now composes with the orchestra, blending electronic and acoustic elements to form a unique sound. He recently moved to Jyväskylä, Finland, alone while doing the online program at FSAE and the summer program last year.

Check out the music of some of our current and past students

Henrik Lindström (Sweden)
MFA Alumnus

Florence Sabeva (London)
Online Alumnus

Yakov Alexandrov (Russia)
Summer Program Alumnus

Jon Dudagoitia (Spain)
MFA Alumnus

Pamela Cavero (Peru)
Online Alumnus

Hideki Tsutsumi (Japan)
Online Alumnus

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