On May 19, AANT hosted the final Meet the Expert event of the academic year. The guest speaker was Fabio Antonelli, a composer, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has long been dedicated to promoting music culture through projects that combine analysis, storytelling, and in-depth exploration of film and media soundtracks.
During the event, Antonelli shared his professional experience with students enrolled in AANT’s Bachelor’s Degree programmes, and particularly the Bachelor Degree Programme in Game Design, discussing the role of music as a narrative tool in films, television series, and video games. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on how sound contributes to shaping the identity of an audiovisual work and creating an engaging emotional experience for audiences.
A key focus of the event (coordinated by the teacher Coordinator of Game Design Simone Mari) was “SuonA Tipo Bene”, the podcast created and hosted by Antonelli, which explores the language of soundtracks and their impact on contemporary storytelling. Through episodes dedicated to films, TV series, and video games, the project makes complex musical concepts accessible to a wider audience, shedding light on composers’ work, creative processes, and the hidden meanings behind musical choices.
Students particularly appreciated the opportunity to engage directly with the guest speaker, who answered questions about career paths in the music industry, the skills currently required by the creative sector, and the opportunities offered by new digital platforms for production and cultural dissemination.