--- title: "Alumni Access & Spotlight: Inspiring Student Stories & Achievements" description: Explore the Journeys of Academy Alumni in Music Composition Through Our Alumni Access & Spotlight, Featuring Their Achievements and Captivating Stories. image: https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Master%20Collage.jpg --- [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=300&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=300&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=400&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) Previous slide Next slide # 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. ## Welcome to the Family Get ready to join a consortium of over 400 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 Programme. ## What is Alumni Access? ![Meet](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Meet.png "Meet") # F #### Free Free benefits offered to alumni of all of our programmes, including educational composer seminars, guest lectures and professional portfolio opportunities ![Networking](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Networking.png "Networking") # S #### Seminars Exclusive guest composer seminars and lectures. Past guests include James Newton Howard, John Powell, Howard Shore, Danny Elfman, Mychael Danna and more ![Learn](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Learn.png "Learn") # A #### And 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 ![Support](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Support.png "Support") # E #### Events Educational events and lectures with current faculty and guest composers on MIDI mockups, mixing and production, sound design, and composer workflows ![fsae logo wide](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/fsae%20logo%20wide.png?width=350&height=197&name=fsae%20logo%20wide.png)   ## Alumni Spotlight ![10](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/10.png?width=100&height=100&name=10.png "10") ### Master of Fine Arts in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media ![Sofia Assarioti](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Students/Sofia%20Assarioti.jpg?width=200&height=266&name=Sofia%20Assarioti.jpg "Sofia Assarioti") Sofia Assarioti (Greece) Sofia Assarioti is a composer from Greece, specializing in hybrid music that blends orchestral and folk influences. Her work reflects both her Balkan roots and her training as a classical and rock musician. She has worked on short films such as Swedish “Så skimrande var aldrig havet” (Oscar Whalberg) and Greek “Bloom” (Christoforos Irodotou), which has been accepted to the Drama Short Film Festival, 2026. She is currently working on the video game “Viridis: Seeds of Time” (Grey Guard Games) with Acheron Chen, also a graduate of FSAE 24-25. ![9](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/9.png?width=100&height=100&name=9.png "9") ### Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring ![Brian Fritsch](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Students/Brian%20Fritsch.jpg?width=200&height=266&name=Brian%20Fritsch.jpg "Brian Fritsch") Brian Fritsch (United States) Brian Fritsch is a composer based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since graduating the FSAE Online Graduate Diploma Program, he has further studied under several industry professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the film scoring business. He has also participated in several "48 Hour Film" events in the region, and recently scored a short film that will be screened at the Three Rivers Film Festival in Autumn 2026. Brian has also begun collaborating with several local folk bands, arranging and orchestrating folk tunes. ![11](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/11.png?width=100&height=100&name=11.png "11") ### Film Scoring Summer Programme ![Avery Jarrard](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Students/Avery%20Jarrard.jpg?width=200&height=266&name=Avery%20Jarrard.jpg "Avery Jarrard") Avery Jarrard (United States) Avery Jarrard, originally from Crestview, Florida, USA, has always had a passion for film composition. At 18, he had the opportunity to participate in the 2021 Film Scoring Summer Program in Varna. Few feelings compare to hearing his music performed by an orchestra for the first time. Through the program, he developed his skills in orchestration and storytelling through music. Today, Avery works professionally as a ballet dancer while also doubling as a ballet accompanist. He continues to develop his musical career, with composition remaining an important part of his future and a path he hopes to pursue. ## 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 Programme Alumnus **Jon Dudagoitia (Spain)** MFA Alumnus **Pamela Cavero (Peru)** Online Alumnus **Hideki Tsutsumi (Japan)** Online Alumnus ## Alumni Access Events ![Golden-sands-Varna-Bulgaria-](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Summer/Golden-sands-Varna-Bulgaria-.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Golden-sands-Varna-Bulgaria-.jpg) 31 Aug, 23 ### Festival in Varna Join us in the festival of music in Varna this 2023 Learn more ![2587cf\_efed9bf3ae2c4f06b40d3126a9d27a07~mv2\_d\_4240\_2832\_s\_4\_2-1](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/2587cf_efed9bf3ae2c4f06b40d3126a9d27a07~mv2_d_4240_2832_s_4_2-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=2587cf_efed9bf3ae2c4f06b40d3126a9d27a07~mv2_d_4240_2832_s_4_2-1.jpg) 1 Jun, 23 ### Orchestra recording lottery Get ready. 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