“The Desire to Live,” the feature documentary detailing the stories of the survivors of the war in the Republic of Artsakh, scored by Alan Derian, has won Best Indigenous People’s Film for Mariam Avetisyan at the Cannes Film Festival.
For the second year in a row Alan Derian will be judging the music submissions for the 12th annual Burbank International Film Festival. The Festival will run from September 9th to the 13th, features submissions from all over the world, and offers over 30 awards in a variety of categories, with special awards honoring inclusion, social awareness and diversity. The Burbank International Film Festival Website can be found here
Madam Secretary often touches on real life issues, and the fourth episode of this sixth season centers around a decorated marine attempting to compel the government to address the problems with the Veteran’s Administration, all while dealing with his own PTSD. This is my small contribution that episode.
The sixth season of Madam Secretary airs tonight, October 6th 2019 at 10:00 on CBS, and continues the storyline for Elizabeth McCord, facing new challenges across the globe as President of the United States.
Linda Powell, the daughter of General Colin Powell, will guest star in the sixth season premiere of Madam Secretary.
Powell will play an FBI director in the episode. She follows in the footsteps of her father, who appeared in the fifth season premiere of the CBS drama alongside Hillary Clinton and Madeleine Albright.
Read the exclusive EW article Here
In January of 2019 Alan Derian spoke at the Academy of Scoring Arts about his work on Madam Secretary, and they have now posted some clips of that event.
The link to the ASA website can be found here
The sixth season premiere of Madam Secretary airs on October 6, 2019. This season will see Elizabeth McCord as President of the United States.
Read the article on TVLine here.
On June 29th, 2019 Alan Derian appeared on a panel with composers Kathryn Bostic and Germaine Franco at the Women in Media Cameraderie Orientation, mentoring new composers. Among the many topics discussed, establishing better communication between filmmakers and composers was the highlight of the panel.
On June 29th, 2019 Alan Derian will be appearing on a panel with composers Kathryn Bostic and Germaine Franco at the Women in Media Cameraderie Orientation at Sigma Lenses in Burbank, CA. The event will help mentor women in all aspects of production.
CBS announced the renewal of Madam Secretary for Season 6. Season 6 will see Elizabeth McCord making her run for President of the United States.
Read the article on TVLine here.
The Film and TV music concert “Hollywood Favorites: Behind the Music,” conducted by Angel Velez on April 6th, 2019, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra was a huge success! Alan Derian’s music from season two, episode seven of Madam Secretary, titled “Reopening the Cuban Embassy,” was performed in a program that included music by John Williams, Nathan Barr, Kris Bowers, Jeff Cardoni, John Debney, Germaine Franco, Michael Giacchino, Ludwig Gorranson, Alexandra Harwood, Justin Hurwitz, Conrad Pope, Jeff Russo, and Kevin Kiner.
Rehearsals have begun for the Film and TV music concert on April 6th, 2019, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra conducted by Angel Velez. The music cue from season two, episode seven of Madam Secretary, titled “Reopening the Cuban Embassy,” will be performed in a program that includes music by John Williams, Nathan Barr, Kris Bowers, Jeff Cardoni, John Debney, Germaine Franco, Michael Giacchino, Ludwig Gorranson, Alexandra Harwood, Justin Hurwitz, Conrad Pope, Jeff Russo, and Kevin Kiner.
Thanks again to Maestro Velez for including this cue in his program.
Alan Derian’s music from the CBS series “Madam Secretary” will be part of a Film and TV music concert on April 6th, 2019, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra conducted by Angel Velez. The music cue from season two, episode seven of Madam Secretary, titled “Reopening the Cuban Embassy,” will be performed in a program that includes music by John Williams, Nathan Barr, Kris Bowers, Jeff Cardoni, John Debney, Germaine Franco, Michael Giacchino, Ludwig Gorranson, Alexandra Harwood, Justin Hurwitz, Conrad Pope, Jeff Russo, and Kevin Kiner.
Tickets can be purchased at the Symphony’s website here
Madam Secretary has reached the 100 episode milestone. The show’s producers reflect on the success of the show and discuss the upcoming storylines. Read the article in Variety Magazine Online here
On January 19th, 2019 Alan Derian spoke about his experiences working on Madam Secretary and the challenges of scoring under dialog, as well as contributing to the discussion of the second movement of Debussy’s “La Mer.”
Many thanks to the Academy of Scoring Arts for the opportunity to speak at their meeting.
The Academy of Scoring Arts website is here
On January 19th, 2019 Alan Derian will be speaking about his experiences working on Madam Secretary and the challenges of scoring under dialog.
The Academy of Scoring Arts website is here
Season 5 of the hit TV show, “Madam Secretary,” begins in one week. Alan Derian is looking forward to the new season and writing music for the wonderful story lines created by Barbara Hall, David Grae, and the rest of the amazing writing staff on this show.
Alan Derian is currently working on the fifth season premiere of Madam Secretary, with guest stars Hillary Clinton, Colin Powell and Madeleine Albright. Tea Leoni stars in the hit CBS Drama, which airs its season premiere Sunday, October 7th, at 10 pm. More details in the Hollywood Reporter link below.
Read the Hollywood Reporter article here.
Director Valerie MacCaffrey’s film “Dirty Bomb” will be in the Dances with Film festival in June. The film, scored by Alan Derian, recounts the story of the concentration camp prisoners used by Hitler to build the V-2 rockets, and the courageous Jewish prisoners that sabotaged the construction of the rockets and were ultimately killed for their actions.
The link to the film on the Dances with Films website is here
Alan Derian has begun working with George Acogny on the feature documentary “Beyond the Raging Sea.” The film details Omar Nour and Omar Samra’s efforts to bring attention to the dangers of refugees escaping their countries by sea, by entering in a open sea race, only to find themselves in a life of death struggle themselves.
Madam Secretary’s New York based production has gone green. Watch as Lori McCreary, Eric Stoltz, Tim Daly and others talk about their participation in the PGA’s program to make their entire production more sustainable and ECO friendly. The Show also received the NYC Film Green Mark Of Distinction for it’s production practices. Alan Derian is proud to be working on forward looking production
The link to the video can be found here.
Alan Derian has begun writing music for the hit CBS drama “Madam Secretary” starring Tea Leoni, Tim Daily and Keith Carradine. Alan was brought in for the second season to work alongside the Transcenders who have been scoring the show since the first season. “Madam Secretary” airs 8 pm on Sunday nights.
Alan Derian is currently helping Richard Marvin with the composing duties on the second season of the climate change documentary “Years of Living Dangerously.” Airing on NatGeo, the series sees Arnold Schwarzenegger, Don Cheadle, Harrison Ford, Jessica Alba, Matt Damon, Olivia Munn, Jack Black, David Letterman, Sigourney Weaver, and Bradley Whitford, all contributing their time and talents to bring this issue to the forefront.
Alan Derian has begun working with George Acogny on the feature film “Monk Comes Down the Mountain.” From the acclaimed director of Farewell My Concubine, Kaige Chen, comes a martial-arts caper about a young monk who embarks on an adventurous journey after being kicked out of his monastery. As he faces the trials, tribulations and seduction of the real world for the first time, he encounters many masters along the way. Boss Zha (Chang Chen, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), an opera singer with a knack for spears as well as Zhou Xiyu (Asian pop superstar, Aaron Kwok), a broom wielding Taoist. The movie is based on Xu Haofeng’s novel by the same name.
Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope” wins best Sci-Fi film at the Fright Night Film Festival
Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope” which screened at the Fright Night Film Festival on July 1st 2012 in Louisville, KY, won Best Sci-Fi film at the festival. “Kaleidoscope” stars Brett Stimely (Transformers: Dark of the Moon)
Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope” which screened at the New Media Film Festival on June 12th 2012 in Los Angeles, CA, won grand prize at the festival the following night. “Kaleidoscope” stars Brett Stimely (Transformers: Dark of the Moon)
Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope” screened at the New Media Film Festival on June 12th 2012. At the festival, Ray Bradbury was honored with the festival’s Legend Award. “Kaleidoscope” stars Brett Stimely (Transformers: Dark of the Moon)
Alan Derian has begun scoring the feature film “Red Line,” which stars John Billingsley (Star Trek : Enterprise, 2012), Nicole Gale Anderson (Jonas, Mean Girls 2) and Kevin Sizemore (Transformers : Dark Side of the Moon). The expected release is in 2012.
“Beneath the Blue,” which stars David Keith (An Officer and a Gentleman, Behind Enemy Lines), Michael Ironside (Starship Troopers, Total Recall) and George Harris (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix). Paul Wesley (Fallen, Vampire Diaries) and Caitlin Wachs (Thirteen Days, Commander in Chief) had its red carpet premiere at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood, California. “Beneath the Blue” is the sequel to “Eye of the Dolphin” which Alan Derian scored in 2007.