Australian Guild of Screen Composers

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The Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) is a not for profit organisation, which was established in 1981, "to represent the interests of Australian screen composers by developing and promoting employment opportunities, undertaking educational initiatives and increasing their profile amongst the industry." [1] It was established by Bruce Smeaton and Bruce Rowland. The Guild's head offices are in Sydney, with successive presidents from 1987 being Bob Young (1987–91), Martin Armiger (1992–98), Chris Neal (1999–2000), Art Phillips (2001–08), Clive Harrison (2008–11), Guy Gross (2012–17), Caitlin Yeo (2018–20) and Antony Partos (2020–present). [1] [2] [3] Since 1991 it has been sponsored by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). [1]

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AGSC presented film and television composers with awards from 1996 to 2000. [4] Each year they released a compilation album, starting with The Australian Guild of Screen Composers 1996 Award Winners in 1997, via Sony Music Australia. [4]

Since 2002 the AGSC, in collaboration with APRA and the affiliated Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS), present Screen Music Awards at an annual ceremony as part of the APRA Music Awards. [5] These honour, "compositions for documentaries, short films, mini-series, children's television and feature film scores" and other screen music scores. [5]

AGSC Awards 1996–2000

AGSC Awards of 1996

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleArtistWriterResult
[4]
Warriors of the SkyPeter KaldorPeter KaldorWon

Best Music for an Educational, Training or Corporate Film/Video

Excerpts from The Zone, "Zone 39" Burkhard Dallwitz Burkhard DallwitzWon

Best Music for a Children's Television Series

Hotel Sorrento , Brilliant Lies Nerida Tyson-Chew Nerida Tyson-ChewWon

Best Music for a Short Film

In Living Memory, EnticePaul Anthony SmithPaul Anthony SmithWon

Special Achievement in Sound Design

BoneheadSupersonicPaul Healey, Antony Partos, Andrew LancasterWon

Best Music for an Advertisement

Water Rats , Today Tonight , Sex/Life, Witness Les Gock, Rivett, Irwin, JehanLes Gock, Rivett, Irwin, JehanWon

Best Original Music in a Television Series or Serial

"Priscilla, Queen of the Desert", "Frauds", "Bordertown" Guy Gross Guy GrossWon

Best Original Song for a Feature Film, TV Series, Telemovie, or Mini-Series

"Victory – The Lighthorsemen", "Singapore Sling" Mario Millo Mario MilloWon

Best Music in a Mini-Series or Telemovie

The Thorn Birds – The Missing YearsGary McDonald, Laurie StoneGary McDonald, Laurie StoneWon

Best Original Title Theme Composed for a Television Series, Serial or Mini-Series

Pacific DriveChris Neal, Brady NealChris Neal, Brady NealWon

Best Soundtrack Album

The Edge Nigel Westlake Nigel WestlakeWon

Best Original Music for a Feature Film

Children of the Revolution Nigel WestlakeNigel WestlakeWon

AGSC Awards of 1997

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleArtistWriterResult
[4]
"An Imaginary Life", "Flight of the Albatross"Jan PrestonJan PrestonWon

Best Music for an Educational, Training or Corporate Film/Video

"Inside Your Feelings"Stephen JoyceStephen JoyceWon

Best Original Music by a Student Composer

"No Night" from Sneak Preview Anthony Linden Jones Anthony Linden JonesWon

Best Music for a Children's Television Series

Ocean Girl (season 4), Balanced Particle FreewayGarry McDonald, Lawrence StoneGarry McDonald, Lawrence StoneWon

Best Music for a Short Film

Eat Your Greens, Dusk WaltzLinley HindmarshLinley HindmarshWon

Special Achievement in Sound Design

"Brother Jack" featuring Kylie CantyAdrian Van de VeldeAdrian Van de VeldeWon

Best Music for an Advertisement

Optus: "Busted", "Porn Star", "Empire"SupersonicAndrew Lancaster, Paul Healy, Antony PartosWon

Best Original Music in a Television Series or Serial

Ocean Girl (season 4), The Balanced Particle Freeway Garry McDonald, Lawrence StoneGarry McDonald, Lawrence StoneWon

Best Music for a News Show, Station ID or Other Promo

ABC Station ID, WAFI, King Wave Beach, Feral Search, Showtime ID, Nick @ Nite OpenerKen FrancisKen FrancisWon

Best Original Music in a TV Series

Twisted Tales , Under the Lighthouse Dancing , Fern Gully 2 Nerida Tyson-ChewNerida Tyson-ChewWon

Best Original Title Theme Composed for a Television Series, Serial or Mini-Series

Fallen Angels Guy GrossGuy GrossWon

Best Soundtrack Album

The Fall Symphony David Hirschfelder David HirschfelderWon

Best Original Song

"Wish I Was 22" from Fistful of Flies Felicity Fox Felicity FoxWon

AGSC Awards of 1998

Best Music for a Documentary

TitleArtistWriterResult
[4]
Africa's Elephant Kingdom Roger Mason Roger MasonWon

Best Music for an Educational, Training or Corporate Film/Video

"Loading Zone" for Canberra Project 2000Antonio GambaleAntonio GambaleWon

Best Original Music by a Student Composer

Excerpts from Static Steven Baker Steven BakerWon

Best Music for a Children's Television Series

Excerpts from "Petals", "Ice Sculptures", "The Hunt" and others – Petals Justin McCoyJustin McCoyWon

Best Music for a Short Film

Theme from Milk, "Tango" from Triple Word Score Christopher Gordon Christopher GordonWon

Special Achievement in Sound Design

Excerpts from "Gresham's Fly Fishing", "Qantas", "Caltex" and others – Gresham's Fly FishingSimon ListerSimon ListerWon

Best Music for an Advertisement

Telstra: Streetball – "Lament"Peter MillerPeter MillerWon

Best Original Music in a Television Series or Serial

Africa's Elephant Kingdom tied with Land of the Future EatersRoger Mason tied with Robert MossRoger Mason tied with Robert MossWon

Best Music for a News Show, Station ID or Other Promo

Express 98 Cezary Skubiszewski Cezary SkubiszewskiWon

Best Original Title Theme Composed for a Television Series, Serial or Mini-Series

Moby Dick Christopher GordonChristopher GordonWon

Best Soundtrack Album

The Sound of One Hand Clapping Cezary SkubiszewskiCezary SkubiszewskiWon

Best Original Song

"The Sound of One Hand Clapping" from The Sound of One Hand ClappingCezary SkubiszewskiCezary SkubiszewskiWon

Special Achievement

"Resurrection" for orchestra [nb 1] Edward Primrose Edward PrimroseWon

Best Original Music for a Feature Film

"Playful Flirting" from The White Hell of Piz Palu [nb 2] tied with Excerpts from A Little Bit of Soul Ashley Irwin tied with Nigel Westlake Ashley Irwin tied with Nigel WestlakeWon

AGSC Awards of 1999

Best Original Music for a Documentary

TitleArtistWriterResult
[4]
Renzo Piano: Piece by PieceRichard VellaRichard VellaWon

Best Music for an Educational, Training or Corporate Film/Video

"Mirvac"Melburnian String QuartetDale CorneliusWon

Best Original Music by a Student Composer

Structures on RailRobert Griffin MorganRobert Griffin MorganWon

Best Music for a Children's TV or Animation Series

See How They Run Mario Millo Mario MilloWon

Best Original Music for a Short Film

The OrderGeorge GogosGeorge GogosWon

Special Achievement in Sound Design

Project VladLuke GielmudaLuke GielmudaWon

Best Original Music for an Advertisement

Ansett: "Star Alliance" Cezary Skubiszewski Cezary SkubiszewskiWon

Best Original Music in a TV Series or Serial

The Lost World Garry McDonald and Lawrence Stone; Nerida Tyson-ChewGarry McDonald, Lawrence Stone; Nerida Tyson-ChewWon

Best Music for a News Show, Station ID or Other Promo

Farscape trailer Guy Gross Guy GrossWon

Best Original Title Theme Composed for a Television Series, Serial or Mini-Series

The Day of the Roses Roger Mason Roger MasonWon

Best Original Music for a Soundtrack

Soft Fruit Antony Partos Antony PartosWon

Best Original Song Composed for a Feature Film, Telemovie, TV Series or Mini-Series

"SeaChange Theme Song" featuring Wendy Morrison from SeaChange Richard Pleasance Richard PleasanceWon

Best Music for a Mini-Series or a Telemovie

The Day of the RosesRoger MasonRoger MasonWon

Best Original Music for a Feature Film

Two Hands Cezary SkubiszewskiCezary SkubiszewskiWon

AGSC Awards of 2000

Best Original Music for a Documentary

TitleArtistWriterResult
[4]
Uncle Chatzket Guy Gross Guy GrossWon

Best Original Music by a Student Composer

IcarusGeoffrey RussellGeoffrey RussellWon

Best Music for a Children's Television Series

Thunderstone (series 3)Garry McDonald and Lawrence StoneGarry McDonald, Lawrence StoneWon

Best Original Music for a Short Film

Confessions of a Headhunter Roger Mason Roger MasonWon

Special Achievement in Sound Design

Weetbix Simon ListerSimon ListerWon

Best Original Music for an Advertisement

"The Fly"Guy GrossGuy GrossWon

Best Music in a Television Series or Serial

The Lost World Garry McDonald and Lawrence StoneGarry McDonald, Lawrence StoneWon

Best Music for a Station ID or Promo

Fox 8Ken FrancisKen FrancisWon

Best Title Theme Composed for a TV Series, Serial or Mini-Series

On the Beach Christopher Gordon Christopher GordonWon

Best Soundtrack Album

On the BeachChristopher GordonChristopher GordonWon

Best Music for a Mini-Series or a Telemovie

On the BeachChristopher GordonChristopher GordonWon

Best Music for a Feature Film

Better Than Sex David Hirschfelder David HirschfelderWon

Notes

  1. Recognising achievement as the Artistic Director, Camerata Project for Youth Music Australia. [4]
  2. The original 1929 silent film, The White Hell of Pitz Palu , was restored in 1997. A new score by Ashley Irwin was used. [6]

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