‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Challengers’ Among Society of Composers and Lyricists Award Winners
The Society of Composers and Lyricists announced its 2025 awards recipients at the sixth annual SCL Awards.
Composers and lyricists gathered together for a dinner and ceremony hosted by singer-songwriter Colin Hays, held at the Skirball Cultural Center. The evening opened with a performance of “Lean on Me” — meant to bring the community together after the recent wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles.
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While the night’s atmosphere was overall celebratory, the awards ceremony took several opportunities to acknowledge the recent tragedy in the city. Composer Starr Parodi, who lost her home in the Palisades Fire, was given a replacement plaque for her previously earned jury award on stage.
Among the top awardees for the night were Daniel Blumberg for The Brutalist, Diane Warren for The Six Triple Eight, Kris Bowers for The Wild Robot and Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Luca Guadagnino for Challengers.
Composer Harry Gregson-William accepted the Spirit of Collaboration Award for his work with Ridley Scott. The director, unable to attend in person, sent along a video message for his longtime collaborator. The composer led a performance featuring compositions from the pair’s films, including The Martian. Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal took home the 2025 jury aware.
A full list of winners from the 2025 SCL Awards is below.
Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film
Clement Ducol, Camille – Emilia Perez – Netflix
Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two – Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures
Harry Gregson-Williams – Gladiator II – Paramount Pictures
John Powell, Stephen Schwartz – Wicked – Universal Pictures
Kris Bowers – The Wild Robot – DreamWorks Animation (WINNER)
Volker Bertelmann – Conclave – Focus Features
Outstanding Original Score for an Independent Film
Chris Bacon – Heretic – A24
Daniel Blumberg – The Brutalist – A24 (WINNER)
Dara Taylor – Meet Me Next Christmas – Roberts Media
Fabrizio Mancinelli – Here After – Artina Films, ClaRo Productions, Fenix Entertainment, Hopscotch Pictures
Heather McIntosh – Winner – Big Beach, One Community, Scythia Films, ShivHans Pictures
Stephanie Economou – The Book of Jobs – Bull’s Eye Entertainment, Rebellium Films
Outstanding Original Song for a Dramatic or Documentary Visual Media Production
Andrew Wyatt, Lykke Li, Miley Cyrus – “Beautiful That Way” from The Last Showgirl – Utopia Media, High Frequency Entertainment, Pinky Promise, Detour, Digital Ignition Entertainment
Bear McCreary – “Old Tom Bombadil” from The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Amazon MGM Studios in association with New Line Cinema, Prime Video
Christopher Lennertz – “Let’s Put the Christ Back In Christmas” from The Boys – Prime Video
Diane Warren – “The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight – Netflix (WINNER)
Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin, Andrew Watt – “Never Too Late” (from Elton John: Never Too Late) (Disney Branded Television, This Machine Filmworks, Rocket Entertainment)
Nicholas Britell, Steve McQueen, Taura Stinson – “Winter Coat” from Blitz – Apple Original Films
Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production
Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear – “Beyond” from Moana 2 – Disney
Clement Ducol, Camille – “Mi Camino” from Emilia Perez – Why Not Productions, Page 114, Pathé, France 2 Cinéma, Saint Laurent Productions
Clement Ducol, Camille, Jacques Audiard – “El Mal” from Emilia Perez – Why Not Productions, Page 114, Pathé, France 2 Cinéma, Saint Laurent Productions
Lainey Wilson, Luke Dick, Shane McAnally – “Out of Oklahoma” from Twisters – Universal Pictures
Robbie Williams, Freddy Wexler, Sacha Skarbek – “Forbidden Road” from Better Man – Paramount Pictures
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & Luca Guadagnino – “Compress/Repress” from Challengers – Amazon MGM Studios (WINNER)
Outstanding Original Title Sequence for a Television Production
Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Nick Chuba – Shōgun – FX Network
Blake Neely – Masters of the Air – Apple TV+
Carlos Rafael Rivera – Griselda – Netflix
Danielle Ponder – Manhunt – Apple TV+
Jeff Toyne – Palm Royale – Apple TV+ (WINNER)
Nami Melumad – Dream Productions – Pixar Animation Studios, Disney+
Outstanding Original Score for a Television Production
Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Nick Chuba – Shōgun – FX Network (WINNER)
Bear McCreary – The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Amazon MGM Studios in association with New Line Cinema, Prime Video
Blake Neely – Masters of the Air – Apple TV+
David Fleming – Mr and Mrs Smith – Amazon MGM Studios
Finneas O’Connell – Disclaimer – Apple TV+
Jeff Toyne – Palm Royale – Apple TV+
Outstanding Original Score for Interactive Media
Gordy Haab – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – Machine Games, Bethesda Studios, Lucasfilm Games
Nainita Desai – Tales of Kenzera: Zau – Surgent Studios, EA
Wilbert Roget, II – Star Wars: Outlaws – Massive Entertainment, Ubisoft
Winifred Phillips – Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord – Digital Eclipse (WINNER)
David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent
Andrea Datzman – Inside Out 2 – Disney, Pixar Animation Studios (WINNER)
Emily Rice – Broken Bird – Catalyst Studios, Mitchell-Brunt Films
Katya Richardson – Motorcycle Mary – Breakwater Studios
Nikhil Koparkar – Dead Whisper – Howlin’ Hounds Pictures, Brothers Gran Productions
Robin Carolan – Nosferatu – Focus Features
Wei-San Hsu – Invisible Nation – 100 Chapters Productions, Double Hope Films, Seine Pictures
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