💬 Suzana Perić lecture: The Journey and the Role of Music in a Film

​From the initial story idea to the final sound mix, when does music enter the filmmaking process? There’s no single answer – no rulebook or fixed timeline. The moment is defined by the film itself, shaped by the story, the cast, and the creative vision. The music editor identifies that moment; the composer brings it to life. This masterclass explores how music becomes integral to cinematic storytelling – from script to post-production – through collaboration and experimentation.

​Examples from films such as Psycho, Silence of the Lambs, The Manchurian Candidate, and The Mission illustrate how musical choices evolve, highlighting the power of temp tracks, score revisions, and thematic development.