“The Wild Robot” Composist Kris Bowers and musician Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross led the winners at the sixth annual Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards.
Reznor and Ross took home the top prize for outstanding original song for “Compress/repress” from “Challengers.” Ross also took home an award for his work with “Shogun.”
Composer Daniel Blumber won outstanding original points for an independent film for “The Brutalist”, while Diane Warren took the highest awards for his song “The Journey.” This is her third SCL win.
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams and director Ridley Scott were presented with the spirit of society of collaborative award. The duo has worked with seven films including “Gladiator II”, “The Martian” and “The Kingdom of Heaven.” Former Price recipients include Thomas Newman and Sam Mendes, Terence Blanchard and Spike Lee, Carter Burwell and Coen Brothers and Justin Hurwitz and Damien Chazelle.
Jeff Beal received SCL’s jury for the classic quiet film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”, which he premiered and performed Live to Picture in June in Carnegie Hall.
The awards were awarded at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles.
In a speech to the audience, SCL president Ashley Irwin explained that prices celebrated not only the artistry and performance in its society, but also its remarkable spirit of resilience and hope for difficulties. He went on to forward a cordial message that acknowledged the severity of the latest challenges, especially the devastating fires that ravaged Los Angeles and deeply affected the closely composed SCL community. “When we celebrate the commitment and creativity of our colleagues and lyricists, we also reflect on the greater context of difficulties and loss that surrounds us. The disastrous fires have left an indelible mark on our city, its inhabitants and our society. Yet, in these adversities, we find strength and we find inspiration, ”said Irwin. “This year’s SCL awards are not only a celebration of personal performance, but also of resilience, hope and the collective strength that binds us together for adversity.”
The full list of 2025 SCL Awards winners:
Outstanding original points for a studio film
Kris Bowers – “The Wild Robot” (Dreamworks Animation)
Outstanding original points for an independent film
Daniel Blumberg – “The Brutalist” (A24)
Outstanding original song for a dramatic or documentary visual media production
Diane Warren – “The Journey” (from “The Six Triple Eight”) (Netflix)
Outstanding original song for a comedy or musical visual media production
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross & Luca Guadagnino – “Compress/Repress” (from “Challengers”) (Amazon MGM Studios)
Outstanding Original Title Extension for a TV Production
Jeff Toyne – “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
Outstanding original score for a TV production
Atticus Ross, Leopold Ross, Nick Chuba – “Shogun” (FX Network)
Outstanding original points for interactive media
Winfred Phillips – “Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord” (Digital Eclipse)
David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent
Andrea Datzman – “Inside Out 2” (Disney/Pixar Animation Studios)
