On Thursday April 18th, “Which Way is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington” will make its broadcast premiere on HBO. Directed by Sebastian Junger, the film documents the extraordinary life, work and sensitivity of Sebastian’s friend, compatriot and influential wartime photojournalist Tim Hetherington. Tim met his sad and untimely death covering Libya’s revolution in 2011.

SOUNDTRACK: I am very pleased to announce that the original motion picture soundtrack from “Which Way…?” is now available to purchase through my online store. All proceeds will be donated to the Tim Hetherington Foundation, established by the Hetherington family to further the humanitarian causes Tim believed in. http://store.joelgoodman.com/album/which-way-is-the-front-line-from-here

REVIEWS: Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

On Saturday, April 20th 2013, “The Diplomat” will have its worldwide premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
At the height of the Cold War, Katarina Witt became one of East Germany’s most famous athletes, winning six European titles, four world championships and back-to-back Olympic gold medals. Known as “the most beautiful face of socialism,” she earned unique benefits in East Germany but also constant surveillance from the Stasi, the notorious secret police force. The Diplomat chronicles Witt’s courageous fight for her future at home before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

For details on the screenings, please visit: http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/513f8f3ac07f5dd87400002b-the-diplomat

Project Involve is the LA Film Fest’s signature diversity program dedicated to cultivating the careers of filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the industry. In partnership with ASCAP, I am currently serving as a mentor to several up-and-coming filmmakers and composers, guiding them through through the film scoring process and helping them learn to collaborate most effectively. The program concludes in June when their short films premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival. I will also be moderating a panel discussion with several of the program participants.

For more information, please visit: http://www.filmindependent.org/labs-and-programs/project-involve/

On Tuesday, February 26th, “MAKERS: Women Who Make America” made its broadcast premiere on PBS. This film, which tells the story of the women’s movement through the firsthand accounts of the leaders, opponents, and trailblazers who created a new America in the last half-century, is part of an historic video initiative from AOL and PBS, and builds on the extraordinary archive of stories introduced on MAKERS.com. I am very proud to be a part of such an incredible project.

WATCH: The entire film is now available to stream in full through AOL On: http://on.aol.com/video/makers–women-who-make-america–part-i-517683340

MUSIC: http://www.joelgoodman.com/portfolio/makers-women-who-make-america/

On Monday, March 18th, “American Winter” made its broadcast premiere on HBO. Filmed over the course of one winter in Portland, Oregon, “American Winter” presents an intimate and emotionally evocative snapshot of the state of our economy as it is playing out in many American families. It was a wonderful challenge to score this picture, balancing the sincerity of these families’ stories with the unfortunate circumstances they face. I hope you all have a chance to see this timely film.

WATCH: Check HBO’s listings at http://www.hbo.com/#/documentaries

MUSIC: http://www.joelgoodman.com/portfolio/american-winter/

I am humbled, grateful and very proud to announce that I have received an Emmy Award in recognition of my score to the film Saving Pelican #895. The award was presented as part of the 33rd Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Music & Sound. A big “thank you” goes out to director Irene Taylor Brodsky and everyone at HBO Documentary Films for their support with this film.

In celebration of this Emmy win, I’m excited to share with you the film’s main theme “Freedom Flight”. Get your copy today by visiting my online store: http://store.joelgoodman.com/album/freedom-flight

MUSIC: http://www.joelgoodman.com/portfolio/saving-pelican/

I’d like to invite you to read my new blog All Music Matters. AMM is a resource for all those whose livelihood depends on music. It is a place for learning, discussion and the sharing of ideas. Most importantly, it is a forum to promote the value of our contributions to society. My goal is to address all members of the music creators’ community, including songwriters, lyricists, composers, artists, performers and publishers both big and small, because I believe that all music matters.

Please read, share and contribute your thoughts to All Music Matters: www.allmusicmatters.com