THE FILM
ABIOGENESIS
A cinematic poem about the world-changing power of invention
This is a no-sound version of the film
When you participate in the competition you will receive the film with original Sound Design
In this breathtaking science fiction spectacle, a strange mechanical device lands on a desolate world and uses the planet to undergo a startling transformation, that has profound implications for an entire galaxy.
Credits:
Director / Screen Play / Producer: Richard Mans
Music: Rhian Sheehan
IMPORTANT DATES
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Don't miss a deadline
This is your time table for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2021, plan ahead and deliver on time

2021 Awards List
Overall Winner
Cash Prize 500 Euros
PercX Pro, Angel Strings Vol 1 & Vol 2, Master Solo Woodwinds and Hexeract by Auddict
Symphobia 4: Pandora by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
Kontakt Player Bundle by SoundIron
Areia (Cinematic Ensemble Strings) by Audio Imperia
1st Runner-up
An Areia (Cinematic Ensemble Strings) by Audio Imperia
Symphobia 4: Pandora Core by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
A Glitch Hero & an Antidrum Machine by SoundIron
One Ethera Gold by Zero-G
2nd Runner-up
A Library of choice between Animator & Orchestrator by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
A Hyperion Strings Elements by SoundIron
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2021
REGISTER
Compose a Winning Score
Registrations for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2021
are now Closed.
Upon registration, you will receive
1. An email confirming your registration together with the competition materials.
2. The film
2. Three (3) Audio Files with original Sound Design
created by the Winners of the Berlin International Sound Design Competition
(You will be able to choose which of the three Sound Designs you prefer to use with your music.)
CONTACT
DISTINGUISHED JUDGES
Fredi Devas
Filmaker / Producer
Primetime Emmy nominee Dr. Fredi Devas is a wildlife filmmaker who cares deeply about the natural world and the challenges it faces. Having worked on Meerkat Manor and Nick Baker’s Weird Creatures, he joined the BBC to work on Frozen Planet and then Wild Arabia. On Planet Earth II he decided to leave the wildernesses behind to produce and direct.
Lesley Jackson
Composer Agent
Lesley established UK Film Music in March 2019 following several years representing and managing prominent and award-winning composers from the UK and mainland Europe. With a career history including international marketing and the Visual Arts, Lesley is keen to bring a different approach to representation.
Michalis Lapidakis
Composer
Michalis is a composer, Professor of Composition at the Aristotle University and the Head of the New Music Lab. He studied along side great musical minds of the 20th century
such as O. Messiaen, W. P. Boulez, T. Takemitsu, and I. Xenakis
Mihali Paleologou
Composer
Mihali Palaeologou is a composer. His award-winning music has been performed in Europe, USA, Japan, China and Australia. He is a passionate Film Music educator and conductor. Mihali is the Artistic Director of the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition and Founder of the
Fusion Film Scoring Workshops

Richard Mans
Filmmaker / Illustrator
I'm currently enjoying doodling and creating some art with ink on paper. The last few years I have been working for Puredepth as their lead HMI (Human Machine Interface) designer, mainly catering for the automotive industry. This tended to require a very clean minimal aesthetic. Doodling feels like the perfect counterpoint to rediscover some creativity