What:

DigiPen Institute of Technology will welcome Pinar Toprak, award-winning music composer, for an exclusive live streamed talk on Saturday, March 6. Toprak’s career has included contributing music to major films (Captain Marvel, Justice League), video games (Fortnite), and television projects (Stargirl, Krypton). In addition to three wins in the International Film Music Critics Association Awards, her work on HGO’s McMillions earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for Documentary Series or Special. Off screen, Toprak recently created the new main theme song for Walt Disney World’s EPCOT theme park.

Toprak will share insights on her work and creative process on these amazing projects, as well as discuss what it takes to work as a professional composer.

The talk is free and open to the public. Anyone interest in composing music for games, TV, and film is encouraged to register.

When: Saturday, March 6, 2021, 11-12:30 p.m. Pacific Time

Register At: https://digipen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BPWmNPl0Q2aaDruIx9S0rQ

Where: Live Streamed. Link to be provided once you register.

Who: Pinar Toprak, composer @pinartoprak

About DigiPen Institute of Technology

DigiPen Institute of Technology is a leading educational institution focused on igniting passion and launching careers in game design, computer science, computer engineering, digital arts, and sound design. Our immersive project-based approach brings together passionate students who collaborate in a professional studio setting. Our graduates are steeped in the latest technology, experienced in real-world applications, and dedicated to becoming the best in their field. DigiPen is based in Redmond, WA, and has additional campuses in Singapore and Spain. For more information, visit https://www.digipen.edu/.