THE ASSOCIATION OF POLISH AUDIOVISUAL COMPOSITORS “SPACE” announces a call for eight association members interested in participating in the Composers Summit conference, taking place in Prague on April 23-28, 2026.
Why is it worth it?
- Meetings with over 30 Hollywood stars — including Christopher Lennertz (The Boys), Diane Warren (Rhythm of the Night), Gustavo Santaolalla (2× Oscar winner, The Last of Us), Evyen Klean (HBO), and Marcelo Zarvos — and this is only part of the announced lineup.
- An exclusive panel about “Stranger Things”
Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (composers) and Nora Felder (music supervisor) will unveil behind-the-scenes work on
iconic soundtrack and creative decisions. - Recording workshop with symphony orchestra
Live recording of music by Harry Gregson-Williams and Mychael Danna (including Life of Pi, Narnia),
conducted by Conrad Pope and Chris Egan at the legendary CNSO studios.
Part I: orchestra recording – Part II: post-production, editing, mixing. - New Formats, New Concerts, New Networking Opportunities
The 2026 Edition is bigger, more hands-on and gives deeper access to the industry than ever
before. - Direct industry consultation and extensive networking
Participants have the opportunity to talk to top composers, supervisors and representatives of
studios – one of the most important networking hubs in Europe. - Practical workshops and masterclasses that develop both compositional and
- knowledge of music production for the picture.
- Intense international exchange – hundreds of professionals from around the world, real opportunities for new
professional contacts, collaborations, briefs and projects.
Financial support
SPACe will cover the participation costs of each qualified participant as follows:
- Active Pass worth €449, including:
- Admission to the following concerts
- Opening Concert
- Metropolis in Concert
- Closing Gala
- Active participation in the Industry Program
- -1 × Active Masterclass – presentation of own music and individual feedback from
- world-class composer
- 1 × Passive Masterclasses with top artists
- Participation in all networking events
- Access to Main Afternoon Sessions and Secret of Scores series
- Admission to Industry Talks & Panels with industry experts
- Workshops and special programs
- Recording & Post-Production Workshop – orchestra recording + full post-production
- Showcase of Talented Composers
- Access to Tech Meets Art Lab
- Subsidized travel and accommodation costs
Each participant will receive PLN 2,000 in support for travel and accommodation costs.
Who can apply?
We invite individuals who:
- They are members of SPACe and have paid membership fees for 2026;
- Guarantee that the works are free from legal defects and do not require additional third-party approvals
(performers, producers). - They will undertake to register the works with ZAiKS within 3 months of online publication or release.
Formal Requirements:
- Communicative knowledge of English;
- Signing contract by qualified participants by January 29, 2026
- Participation in a mission preparation meeting organized by SPACe, the date of which will be
set with participants after the end of the call;
Those wishing to do so are asked to fill out the application form (available below) by the 22nd of January 2026.
The results of the call will be announced at https://spacesociety.org.pl by January 26, 2026.
