BIFSC
Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
BIFSC offers emerging Film Composers the platform to showcase their work and compete to receive multiple Awards worth of over 3500 Euros, participate in Film Scoring Workshops and have their music recorded by a live ensemble, be invited in Film Festivals with VIP accreditation.

Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
2025
WINNERS
First Prize Winner
Florian Simon Krefting
Second Prize Winner
Louis Viallet
Third Prize Winner
Minjun Lee
Finalists
(Finalists in alphabetical order)
Cüneyt Çağlayan
Rafał Gościmiński
Chang Lin
Sébastien Lienart
Alexander McMillan
Alessio Di Meco
Simone Sangiacomo
Berlin International Film Scoring Competition
2025
AWARD WINNERS
Below you can watch the 3 Award-Winning Submissions

Florian Simon Krefting First Prize Winner BIFSC2025
1st Prize Winner
Florian Simon Krefting

Louis Viallet 2nd Prize Winner BIFSC2025
2nd Prize Winner
Louis Viallet

Minjun Lee 3rd Prize Winner BIFSC2025
3rd Prize Winner
Minjun Lee
IMPORTANT DATES
BIFSC2026
Don't miss a deadline
This is your time table for the Berlin International Film Scoring Competition 2025, plan ahead and deliver on time
Registration
15th of October - 15th of December
Early Bird Registration period:
15 October 2025 - 14 November 2025
35 Euros
Regular Registration period:
15 November 2025- 15 December 2025
45 Euros
Film sent to participants
After Registration
Each participant will receive the selected film in high resolution to score the music for the competition. Additionally, the participants will receive 3 Audio Files of Original Sound Design to select from and use with their music. The Sound Design is created by the Winners of the Berlin International Sound Design Competition!
Deadline day
15th of January 2026
18.00 pm GMT
This is your day. Time to deliver your music on film and celebrate!
Finalists Announced
7th of February 2026
Up to 10 finalists will be announced
1st of March 2026
The 3 Award Winners will be announced.

THE FILM
For BIFSC2025
The Rise and Fall of Globosome
In the vastness of space, there's a a small speck of rock inhabited by the most peculiar lifeforms: Dark little dots that start to replicate fast and begin to show signs of intelligence. The film tells the story of the rise and fall of these little creatures. This film is inspired by the special times we're living through on our own planet. We're at the crossroads. The question is what makes humans actually different from bacteria in a petri dish. Surely we have culture, science and art but what does remain of these achievements if you look at our world from a global perspective.

2025 Awards List
Overall Winner
Cash Prize 500 Euros
A Full Scholarship for participation at Fusion Film Scoring Workshops 2025 Including Live Recording
Cinematic Studio Strings, Cinematic Studio Brass, Cinematic Studio Woodwinds by Cinematic Studio Series
Hyperion Strings Ensemble by SoundIron
A Symphobia 4: Pandora by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
1-Year Pro Subscription at ReelCrafter
1-Year Subscription at EastWest Composer Cloud +
Shreddage Guitar Library of your choice by Impact Sound Works
1st Runner-up
Symphobia 4: Pandora by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
Cinematic Studio Strings and Cinematic Studio Piano by Cinematic Studio Series
Sonespheres Limitless by SoundIron
1-year subscription for EastWest Composer Cloud +
6 Month Pro Subscription at ReelCrafter
2nd Runner-up
Cinematic Studio Solo Strings, by Cinematic Studio Series
Constrictor by Audio Imperia
Orchestral Essentials by ProjectSam Cinematic Sampling
1-Year subscription for EastWest Composer Cloud +
A David Oliver's Rhythmic Odyssey by SoundIron
Shreddage Guitar Library of your choice by Impact Sound Works
3 Month Pro Subscription at ReelCrafter
Finalists
BIFSC
2026
REGISTER
Compose a Winning Score
Registrations for the next competition will open on the 15th of October
RULES
BIFSC is open to composers of all ages and nationalities. The process is simple: A short film of no longer than 5 minutes in total duration is given to the participants in high resolution. Each composer will have to compose the original music for the film. The composition must be solely original to the composer. A judging panel of renowned professionals from the film industry will review the submissions and vote for up to Ten Finalists and 3 Prize Winners.
















