MaMA Convention 2025: An Opening Session Focused on Sound in Film
???? This year, the MaMA Convention 2025 is kicking off with a bang, featuring a theme at the heart of the music industry. The focus of this opening segment of the program: music for the screen! SynchAudio offers an exclusive listening session followed by a discussion on sound design for film, TV series, and immersive formats. And for fans of hip-hop culture, a highlight is in store with the presentation of a documentary dedicated to DJ Mehdi. Between meetings, discussions, and previews, this edition kicks off with an inspiring lineup.
| DJ Mehdi: Made in France – Anatomy of a Prodigy |
Winner of a Victoire de la Musique award for Best Audiovisual Production, the documentary series *DJ Mehdi: Made in France* has revolutionized the music documentary genre in France. Through its artistic ambition, its powerful and immersive storytelling, and the richness of its soundtrack—which blends iconic tracks with original compositions created specifically for the film—this work marks a major turning point in the genre.
In a special session, the key creators behind this critically acclaimed project will offer a behind-the-scenes look at its creation. They will discuss narrative choices, the organic connection between music and imagery, and how DJ Mehdi’s musical legacy has been celebrated, reinvented, and brought to life on screen.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the synergy between documentary and music, and to understand how *Made in France* managed to capture the soul of an iconic artist while reinventing the forms of audiovisual storytelling.
FEATURING:
????Thibaut de Longeville(director – Ultra Magnetic / 360 CREATIVE),
Flore Biet(producer – Ultra Magnetic / 360 CREATIVE),
????Thomas Roussel(composer of the original score),
???? Camille Baron(Program Manager at Arte)
Pigalle & Montmartre
| Behind the scenes of dubbing with SynchAudio and special guests |
Join SynchAudio for an immersive listening experience featuring a selection of carefully chosen tracks, analyzed through the lens of their potential for use in audiovisual works. What makes a track a perfect fit for a scene? What artistic, technical, or legal criteria influence these choices?
At the heart of this discussion is musical synchronization—an essential creative and strategic tool for giving any audiovisual project a strong sonic identity.
To explore the many facets of music synchronization, a high-level panel will bring together three leading figures in the industry:
???? Nora Felder, Emmy Award-winning music supervisor,
???? Farinoush Mostaghimi, renowned expert in licensing strategy,
???? Pierre-Marie Wudarski, specialist in music rights management.
A fascinating session to understand the inner workings of synchronization and get a behind-the-scenes look at major musical decisions in film, TV series, and advertising.
This is just the beginning—we’ll see you soon to find out more about the topics and speakers for 2025 ????
For more information, visit our convention page.