I actually just read Bellis’ new book, The Emerging Film Composer. It’s very good, and maybe the only book on film composing I’ve ever read with a sense of humor.

I worked on the application every night this week, updating my resume, writing a nice cover letter, putting together a CD of orchestral excerpts (all stuff you’ve seen here before), etc. I have no idea how many composers apply each year, or how experienced they tend to be, so it’s hard to know what my chances are- but even just putting together the application was fun and inspirational. Anyway, wish me luck!