Hollywood Music in Media Awards

09/09/2026

https://www.hmmawards.com/submit-music/

Music submission deadline: Oct. 15th

05/11/2026

We are heartbroken to share that Mark Smythe — a gifted composer, devoted educator, and warm-hearted colleague — passed away unexpectedly this weekend. After relocating from New Zealand, Mark attended the 2013 HMMA Composer Summit, where he was chosen to spend “A day with Jeff Beal.” This opportunity helped propel his career. He quickly built a distinguished body of work for film, shorts, and television, earned multiple HMMA nominations, served a term as COO of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, and was a guest presenter at the 2018 HMMA Gala (see video clip). Mark’s talent and generosity enriched our community — he will be greatly missed.

03/17/2026

We congratulate the amazing and talented Ludwig Göransson, Ejae and Mark Sonnenblick on winning Oscars!! The score for SINNERS and the song "Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters were winners at the 2025 HMMA! We love seeing this happen year after year!

11/29/2025

🎤✨ Fresh off his win at Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2025, rising star Miles Caton gave an exclusive interview after taking home the award for Song – Onscreen Performance with “I Lied To You” from SINNERS.

From his debut in Ryan Coogler ’s thriller to this unforgettable performance, Miles is proving he’s a voice to watch—bringing raw emotion and artistry to the screen and stage.

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hollywood Music in Media Awards!

Today we celebrate gratitude—for music, for storytelling, and for the incredible community that makes this event possible. 🎶✨

As you gather with loved ones, may your day be filled with warmth, joy, and connection. We’re thankful for YOU and the role you play in keeping the spirit of music alive. 💛

11/27/2025

✨👩‍👧 A red carpet moment to remember at HMMA 2025!

Aiyana-Lee Anderson & Nicole Daciana Anderson —𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿–𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝘂𝗼—𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 from 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝟤 𝘓𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵 in the "𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 – 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮" category.

Even more special? They get to celebrate this incredible achievement together, side by side, as family and collaborators. 💫

11/25/2025

🌌🎶 Congratulations to Simon Franglen —winner of Score – Sci-Fi/Fantasy Film at Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2025 for his breathtaking work on Avatar: Fire and Ash!

His music carried audiences across worlds, weaving emotion and epic scale into every note. A true master of cinematic storytelling through sound.

11/24/2025

🎶✨ At the Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2025, composer Jeff Beal delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech that captured the spirit of collaboration and courage.

“This film was a real gift… I was honored to tell this story,” he shared, reflecting on the thrill of working with world-class musicians—from the Los Angeles orchestra to the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and even an extraordinary rebaba player in Doha.
But the most meaningful part, Beal emphasized, was celebrating Roya Mahboob—a trailblazer who taught herself coding in a country where girls weren’t allowed to study computers, and went on to form a girls’ robotics team that won gold. Having her in the room during the recording made the project unforgettable.

💙 A beautiful reminder that art, resilience, and community can change the world.

11/22/2025

11/21/2025