‘Barbie’ Leads 2024 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Nominations
One week after winning a Primetime Emmy for music supervision on The White Lotus, Gabe Hilfer receives a GMS nod for his work on the series. Barbie leads the contenders for the 2024 Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS) Awards. The blockbuster received three nominations – best music supervision for a film budgeted over $25 million and two nods for best song written and/or recorded for a film. The nods recognize the work of music supervisor George Drakoulias as well as Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“I’m Just Ken”) and Billie Eilish and Finneas (“What Was I Made For?”).Seven of the 10 GMS nominees for best song written and/or recorded for a film are also on the shortlist for Academy Awards for best original song. Oscar nods will be announced Tuesday (Jan. 23). In addition to “What Was I Made For?” and “I’m Just Ken,” these doubly honored songs are “Am I Dreaming” from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony, “Quiet Eyes” from Past Lives and “Road to Freedom” from Rustin. The other three songs nominated here were not shortlisted for Oscars, which probably makes this nomination even more meaningful to those concerned. These songs are “Camp Isn’t Home” from Theater Camp, “JUICY” from Joy Ride and “Little Bit ‘O Soul” from Totally Killer.
One week after winning a Primetime Emmy for outstanding music supervision at the Creative Arts ceremony for The White Lotus, Gabe Hilfer receives a GMS nomination for his work on the HBO Max series.
The music supervisors with the most GMS nominations this year are Mike Ladman and Mara Techam for their work in advertising for such brands as Levis, The New York Times and Hennessy. Each received five nominations.
The recipients of the Icon and Legacy Awards will be announced at a later date.
Winners will be revealed at an in-person and virtual awards gala at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 3. The ceremony, now in its 14th year, honors outstanding achievement in the craft of music supervision in film, television, documentaries, advertising, trailers, and video games. Tickets are available only to members of GMS and their Friends of the Guild subscribers.