SESAC Performing Rights hosted its annual Film & Television Composer Awards at the Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday (June 3). The invitation-only dinner event honored SESAC PRO’s top composers in the categories of film, network television, local television, cable television and streaming media.

Laura Karpman was honored for Captain America: Brave New World, which was shortlisted for best original score at the 2026 Academy Awards. Daniel Lopatin was recognized for Marty Supreme, for which he was nominated for a 2026 Critics Choice Award for best original score. The Newton Brothers continue to be recognized for their work in contemporary horror — this year being honored for their work on Fear Street: Prom Queen and Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. Additionally, collaborators Wow Jones and JIMIJAME$ received awards for their composition of Tyler Perry’s Duplicity.

“It’s incredibly meaningful for us to celebrate our talented composers and the passion they bring to their craft,” Erin Collins, SESAC PRO’s senior vp of TV/Film Creative Services, said in a statement. “Behind every project is an immense amount of heart, dedication, and creativity, and we’re grateful for the chance to recognize and applaud their work.”

SESAC Performing Rights represents songwriters and composers from a broad range of genres including Adele, Burna Boy, Christophe Beck, Rosanne Cash, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Kesha, Gabriel Mann and R.E.M. SESAC PRO is a division of SESAC Music Group, a global multi-line music company

Here is the full list of honorees at SESAC Performing Rights’ 2026 Film & Television Composer Awards.

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