Ludwig Göransson wins third Oscar for “Sinners”
Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) won the Oscar for Best Original Score at the 98th Academy Awards for Sinners, directed by Academy Award-winning USC School of Cinematic Arts alum, Ryan Coogler. Göransson’s Oscar last night (his third) caps an extraordinary awards run for his lauded score, winning the Golden Globe, BAFTA & Grammy earlier this year.… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson wins third Oscar for “Sinners”
Anastasia Listopadova earns ten international film music awards shortly after graduation
Composer and USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumna Anastasia Listopadova (’25) has received ten international film music awards in 2025 for her work across multiple projects, with recognition from festivals in the United States, Europe, South America, and India. Her work on “The Path To Enigma” drama/thriller earned widespread acclaim, including Best Composer at the American Golden Picture International Film… Continue reading Anastasia Listopadova earns ten international film music awards shortly after graduation
Angela Little scores Jo-Anne Brechin’s “Killer Whale”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumna Angela Little (MM ’19) is scoring upcoming Australian horror thriller Killer Whale directed by Jo-Anne Brechin and distributed by Lionsgate. The film’s plot centers two friends’ getaway gone wrong at a private lagoon halfway across the world. Watch the trailer here.
Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq nominated at 98th Academy Awards
Composer and USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08) has been nominated for two Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards: Best Original Score for Sinners (written, directed & produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts alumnus Ryan Coogler) and Best Original Song for “I Lied to You,” co-written with Thornton Creative Vanguard Artist… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson & Raphael Saadiq nominated at 98th Academy Awards
Ludwig Göransson wins Best Original Score – Motion Picture for “Sinners” at 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ‘08) won Best Original Score – Motion Picture at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards for “Sinners”. This marks Göransson’s fifth Best Original Score – Motion Picture Golden Globe nomination and second win, the first being for his work on Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in 2025. Göransson has… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson wins Best Original Score – Motion Picture for “Sinners” at 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards
Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq nominated in 2026 Golden Globes
Composer and USC Thornton alumnus Ludwig Göransson (GCRT ’08 – Screen Scoring) has been nominated for two categories at the 2026 Golden Globes: Best Original Score for Sinners (written, directed & produced by USC School of Cinematic Arts alumnus Ryan Coogler) and Best Original Song for “I Lied to You,” also from Sinners, co-written with… Continue reading Ludwig Göransson and Raphael Saadiq nominated in 2026 Golden Globes
Screen Scoring alumni win in 77th Emmy Awards
USC Thornton Screen Scoring alumni David Bertok (GCRT ’13), Duncan Thum (‘06, GCRT ‘13) and Christopher Lennertz (’95) were winners in the 77th Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television programming and individual achievement. This year, there were a total of nine Thornton alumni nominated in the music composition and direction categories. David Bertok (GCRT… Continue reading Screen Scoring alumni win in 77th Emmy Awards
Sarah Trevino scored “The Map That Leads to You”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program alumna Sarah Trevino (MM ’18) scored Lasse Hallström’s film, The Map That Leads to You, released August 20 on Prime Video. An adaptation of the novel of the same name by Joseph Monninger, the movie follows Heather (Madelyn Cline), a young woman who embarks on a European adventure and meets… Continue reading Sarah Trevino scored “The Map That Leads to You”
Quenton Blache featured on Sphinx Virtuosi album, “American Mirror”
USC Thornton Composition, Cello Performance and Screen Scoring alum Quenton Blache (BM ’23, MM ’24) is one of the featured composers on Sphinx Virtuosi’s album, American Mirror, released on August 29 via Deutsche Grammophon. The album opens with Blache’s piece “Habari Gani,” an ode to the ideals of unity and fellowship. American Mirror includes new… Continue reading Quenton Blache featured on Sphinx Virtuosi album, “American Mirror”
Chanda Dancy scored Yaniv Raz’s film “Eternal Return”
USC Thornton Screen Scoring program graduate Chanda Dancy (GRCT ‘04) scored Yaniv Raz’s film Eternal Return, premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8. Starring Naomi Scott, Kit Harington and Simon Callow, the film depicts an adventurous trio journeying back through time in search of the power to love again. *** Courtesy of… Continue reading Chanda Dancy scored Yaniv Raz’s film “Eternal Return”