Created by Marcos Souza | Sponsored by EMBRATUR
4-6 June 2026 – The Netherlands
About the Festival
“Without music, an image often loses its dimension, depth, and sometimes even its meaning. With the CSF – Composers Soundtracks Festival, our goal is to bring composers, filmmakers, and audiences together to celebrate the power of music in storytelling and to highlight the essential role of composers in audiovisual culture.” — Marcos Souza
From 4 to 6 June 2026, the Composers Soundtracks Festival (CSF) will take place in the Netherlands for the first time. The festival was founded by Brazilian composer and producer Marcos Souza, who previously organized successful editions of the international film music festival Musimagem in Brazil, an event which since 2015 has hosted several internationally renowned composers, including Luis Ivars (Spain), Laurence Rosenthal (USA), Bruno Coulais (France), Christopher Young (USA), Bruce Broughton (USA), Rachel Portman (UK), and Heitor Pereira (Brazil/USA).
CSF - The Netherlands
The event brings together composers, filmmakers, and audiences to celebrate the art of music for film and visual media. The following composers have confirmed their participation in the first Dutch edition of the festival: Tim Rescala (Brazil – Velho Chico), Alberto Rosenblit (Brazil – Cabocla, Mad Maria), Mú Carvalho (Brazil – Os Sete Gatinhos, Navalha na Carne), Marcos Souza (Brazil – Betinho, a Esperança Equilibrista), Anselmo Mancini (Brazil – Entre Raiz e Asas, Jasmine), Flavia Tygel (Brazil – Torre das Donzelas, My Drywall Cocoon), Marion Lemonnier (France – Malvinas: O Diário de uma Guerra, The Quiet Diplomat), Matthijs Kieboom (Netherlands – Wolf, Gooische Vrouwen), Johan van der Voet (Netherlands – De Club van Vijf, Het Verhoor), and Ella van der Woude (Netherlands – Alpha, Instinct).
The festival will open on Thursday 4 June at LantarenVenster. At 8:30 PM, the award-winning film Central Station by Walter Salles will be screened with a live performance of the filmscore by the CSF String Quintet, Michael Rein (violin), Loes Wiea (violin), Francesca Wiersma (viola), Sebastiaan Halsema (cello), Louis van der Mespel (double bass), Tiago Lageira (guitar) and musical director and pianist Anselmo Mancini.
On 5 and 6 June, a variety of workshops, lectures, masterclasses, and panel discussions will take place at Teatro Munganga. These sessions aim to highlight the importance of film composers and their work. International composers and audiovisual professionals will come together to share their expertise, experiences, and the latest creative, technological, and industry developments with each other and with the public. This exchange of knowledge seeks to strengthen international collaboration while supporting the professional development and sustainability of film composers’ careers.
The festival will conclude with a concert by the CSF String Quintet featuring film music by renowned composers from films such as the recent Oscar®-nominated movie The Secret Agent (Mateus Alves), Chocolat (Rachel Portman), Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams), and Little Miss Sunshine (Mychael Danna).
Festival Programming
Explore a diverse lineup of events designed to connect people across the worlds of music and cinema. Free admission for all event activities (entry passes will be distributed 30 minutes before each one), except for concerts, which will require specific tickets.
June 4
Opening Night: Cine-Concert
8:30 PM – LantarenVenster
Central Station – Film Screening with Live Soundtrack
A special opening cine-concert featuring the award-winning Brazilian film with a live performance of its soundtrack.
Musical Direction
Anselmo Mancini – piano
CSF String Quintet
Michael Rein – violin
Loes Wiea – violin
Francesca Wiersma – viola
Sebastiaan van Halsema – cello
Louis van der Mespel – double bass
Special Guest
Tiago Lageira – guitar
June 5
Teatro Munganga Programming
9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony: Brazil & The Netherlands
Opening remarks with Brazilian and Dutch composers, invited guests, members of the Brazilian Embassy, and journalists.
Speakers include:
Marcos Souza – President of Musimagem and Festival Director
Felipe Marques – Head of the Cultural Sector, Brazilian Embassy in The Hague
Carlos Lagoeiro
Claudia Maoli
9:30 AM – Panel Discussion
Film Scoring in Brazil and Europe
Brazilian and Dutch composers discuss their creative processes, industry structures, and the evolving landscape of film music.
Speakers (Brazil)
Tim Rescala
Alberto Rosenblit
Mú Carvalho
Marion Lemonnier
Anselmo Mancini
Flavia Tygel
Speakers (The Netherlands)
Matthijs Kieboom
Ella van der Woude
Luna Zegers
Annelotte Coster
Rui Reis Maia
Moderator
Marcos Souza (CSF)
11:00 AM – Workshop
Music for Audiovisual Media as a Reference for Other Music
Led by Brazilian composer Tim Rescala, this workshop explores how music functions as a narrative tool in film, shaping emotion, structure, and storytelling.
Instructor: Tim Rescala (Brazil)
12:30 PM – Networking Brunch
Hosted by Buma in Motion
2:00 PM – Course for Music & Audiovisual Students
Cine-Concert: From Stage to Screen
A practical exploration of the process of producing cine-concerts, from musical preparation to synchronization with film.
Instructor: Anselmo Mancini (Brazil)
3:00 PM – ECSA Session
Current Challenges for Audiovisual Composers in Europe
Giacomo Bonetti from European Composer and Songwriter Alliance presents the main challenges facing audiovisual composers in Europe, including harmful contract practices and developments in EU legislation related to composers’ rights.
Speaker: Giacomo Bonetti (ECSA)
3:30 PM – Workshop
Music for Television
Instructors:
Mú Carvalho (Brazil)
Alberto Rosenblit (Brazil)
Marion Lemonnier (France/Brazil)
7:00 PM – Concert
Live Concert by Brazilian and Dutch Composers
An evening concert featuring original music and film scores by festival composers.
Brazil
Tim Rescala
Alberto Rosenblit
Mú Carvalho
Marion Lemonnier
Marcos Souza
Anselmo Mancini
Flavia Tygel
The Netherlands
Ella van der Woude
Luna Zegers
Annelotte Coster
Rui Reis Maia
June 6
Teatro Munganga Programming
9:00 AM – Film Screening
Brazilian Films Through Their Soundtracks
Screening of selected Brazilian films highlighting the importance of original scores in storytelling.
“Fremd, the Foreigner” (Angelisa Stein) – 28’
“Angel Vianna, trees and clouds” (Cristina Leal) – 88’
(Music by Marcos Souza)
1:00 PM
Live the Music – Soundtrack Festivals in Europe and America
Gorka Oteiza (SoundTrackFest/Spain)
2:00 PM – Panel Discussion
Music Supervision in Brazil and Europe
Speakers:
Johan van der Voet (The Netherlands)
Marcos Souza (Brazil)
Jeffrey Scott Pearson’s (The Netherlands)
3:00 PM – Workshop
What Do You Feel When You Hear This?
Instructor: Alberto Rosenblit (Brazil)
Participants will listen to musical excerpts without seeing the accompanying images and discuss the emotions and narratives they perceive.
7:00 PM – Closing Concert
Soundtrack Concert with Guest String Quintet
The Secret Agent (Mateus Alves), Chocolat (Rachel Portman), Shrek (Harry Gregson-Williams), and Little Miss Sunshine (Mychael Danna) arranged by Alexey Kurkdjian Ogalla and medley of works by Brazilian soundtrack composer Marcos Valle arranged by Dudu Viana
Our Partners and Supporters
Press
Patty Watson: +31(0)652085316.
patty.watson@watsonprconsultancy.com
Technical Sheet
Concept and Direction: Marcos Souza
Production: Shanti Luz
PR: Patty Watson
Videomaker: Max Alves
Designer: Maurízio Manzo
Website: Jefte Amorim / Dialógica Comunicação Estratégica
Produced by: Atelier Cultural
Sponsorship: Embratur
Support: Embaixada Brasileira em Haia / Buma in Motion / ECSA / Musimagem Brasil / SoundTrack Fest / Lantaren Versten / Teatro Munganga
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