Composer Ryan Amon, hand-picked by director Neill Blomkamp (District 9), scores “Elysium,” currently in theaters. Amon scores “Elysium,” Blomkamp’s follow-up to the Academy® Award nominated “District 9. “nnAmon created a driving, percussive score incorporating organically created sound design elements, including animal noises. Upon hearing Amon’s trailer music online, Blomkamp was compelled to vouch for Amon, who has never scored a single film. nnStarring Matt Damon and Jodie Foster, the film is the story of an ordinary man attempting to escape a post-apocalyptic earth and reach the luxurious space station Elysium, home to the wealthy and privileged. The Elysium original motion picture soundtrack will be available now on Varèse Sarabande Records. nnComing out of the world of film trailer scoring, where a composer has just a few minutes to convey the entire spectrum of human emotion through music, Ryan Amon scores “Elysium” at times like a freight train, other times like a babbling brook, shifting between instrumental textures while always maintaining a forward motion. nnEqually important to the score is the use of sound elements he manipulated from wildlife noises, including baboons and mosquitoes, resulting in a score Amon describes as “a mulch of music.” nnAmon brings a solid background in high-energy, image-driven composition to “Elysium,” having produced musical cues for trailers including “The Avengers” and “Watchmen” through his motion picture advertising company City of the Fallen. nnRyan Amon comes to film composing with a musical background rooted in classical piano, songwriting, TV scoring and motion imaging. A recipient of the BMI Pete Carpenter Fellowship, Amon has studied under Grammy and Emmy® award winning composer Mike Post. Amon has composed additional music for television shows including The Apprentice, The Biggest Loser, Beauty and the Geek and Battlestar Galactica.nnAbout “ELYSIUM”nIn the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined planet. The people of Earth are desperate to escape the crime and poverty that is now rampant throughout the land. The only man with the chance to bring equality to these worlds is Max (Matt Damon), an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission – one that pits him against Elysium’s Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) and her hard-line forces – but if he succeeds, he could save not only his own life, but millions of people on Earth as well. Written and directed by Neill Blomkamp. Music composed by Ryan Amon. The QED International / Alphacore / Kinberg Genre production is produced by Bill Block, Neill Blomkamp, and Simon Kinberg. Music composed by Ryan Amon.nn
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Creative Trailblazer Javier Campopiano Returns as Executive Jury President For The 2025 NYF Advertising Awards
New York Festivals Advertising Awards is thrilled to announce that Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann will return as the 2025 Executive Jury President. In January, NYF’s Advertising Awards will kick off a spectacular new season, once again spearheaded by industry innovator Javier Campopiano. He will continue to build on the success of last year’s event by pulling together a carefully curated mix of both creative and brand leaders to ensure that a diverse array of viewpoints and perspectives are brought together. Through thoughtful discussions and expert evaluations, this coveted group will establish the benchmark for creative excellence in 2025. “We’re honored to have Javier Campopiano return to lead the 2025 Executive Jury,” said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals Advertising Awards. “With his seasoned global perspective and mastery in crafting campaigns that push creative boundaries, Javier’s insight will once again inspire a bold standard of excellence within our jury sessions.” Campopiano has built a reputation as an innovative creative, consistently standing out on the global stage. His achievements have garnered international acclaim, including over 200 Cannes Lions, which feature prestigious accolades such as Titanium Lions and Grand Prix. Additionally, he has received top honors at numerous renowned international competitions. Campopiano said, “Serving as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals is its own reward, and I am honored to be taking on this important role again. Together with an incredible group of accomplished industry peers, we will be looking for creativity rooted in human truths that generate... Read More