These are the winners of the Music in Media Awards (MIMAs) 2026

This evening, over 200 invited guests in Amsterdam witnessed composers receiving a Music in Media Award. From the 12 categories, the professional jury selected a winner. With this award show, Buma Music in Motion honors the best music in film, television, radio, documentary, advertising, and other media. The lifetime achievement award went this year to composer Vincent van Warmerdam.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Vincent van Warmerdam

Vincent van Warmerdam went home with the lifetime achievement award in honor of his impressive and versatile contribution to the Dutch film and music world.

“With his quirky and recognizable style, Vincent van Warmerdam has enriched countless films and productions over the years. His music adds atmosphere and character and truly touches the heart. His compositions are warm, layered, and full of character and have meant a lot to creators and audiences over the years. We are proud to honor him with the Oeuvre Award Music in Media.”

Maartje Glas, general manager Buma Music in Motion

MIMAs 2026 winners

The expert jury has selected the winners from the entries in twelve categories. Not only the submissions, but also the evening underscored the high level of the work and the increasing influence of music on modern media productions. From extensive streaming series and global museum exhibitions to podcasts, short films, and innovative theater productions. These are the winners of the Music in Media Awards (MIMAs) 2026:

1. Film

Drie Dagen Vis
Composer: Christiaan Verbeek
Publisher: Kaap Holland And The Very Best Of The Greatest Hits (Copyright Control)
Director: Peter Hoogendoorn
Producer: Stienette Bosklopper (Circe Films), Maarten Swart (Kaap Holland Studios)
Others involved: Merel Vercammen (violin), Marcus van den Munckhoff (cello), Jessie Brevé (clarinet, bass clarinet), Isaac McCluskey (trombone), Hein van Leeuwen (tuba), Albert Verbeek (guitar), Christiaan Verbeek (trumpet, wurlitzer, bass, percussion, vibraphone, guitar, and guitalele)

2. Short Film

Toen Ik Klein Was, Was Ik Niet Bang
Composers: Vernon Chatlein, Jean-Jacques Rojer
Director: Guido F.G. Jeurissen
Producer: Arjen van Doezelaar (Rauwkost Film)

3. Documentary

Fortuyn: On-Hollands
Composer: Beau Zwart
Director & Producer: mint film office
Others involved: Thijs Jenster (additional guitar), Danique van der Vlugt (additional vocals)

4. Series

Bodem 2
Composers: Lieuwe Roonder, Eva Crutzen
Publishers: BNN VARA Music, Topkapi Films Music (Copyright Control)
Director: Eva Crutzen
Producer: Frans van Gestel, Laurette Schillings, Sebastian Korteweg (Topkapi Films), Eva Crutzen

5. Advertising

EeStairs – Twisted Passion
Composer: Guido Maat
Publisher: Heron Music
Director: Menno Fokma
Producer: Lukkien
Others involved: Pau Sola Masafrets (cello)

6. Sync Advertising

Oura Ring 4 Ceramic (Ring True To You) – ‘Control’ (Emmit Fenn)
Composer: Vincent van den Ende
Publisher: CTM Publishing
Director: Thuan Tran
Producer: ONLUNCHBREAK INC
Co-composer: Emmit Fenn (ASCAP)

7. Song 

Roomies – Tikkend 
Composer: Eefje de Visser
Publisher: Warner Chappell Music
Director: Flo Van Deuren, Kato De Boeck
Producer: Gilles Coulier, Gilles De Schryver, Wouter Sap (De Wereldvrede)
Music Supervisor: Mounir Hathout (Sonhouse)

8. Sync

Straf – ‘Lost In Love’ (MOTi x A7S)
Composers: Timo Romme, Friso Venema
Publisher: Warner Chappell Music
Directors: Merijn Scholte Albers, Tobias Smeets
Producer: Lemming Film
Music Supervisor: Laura Bell (Bell Music Supervision)
Co-composer: Herman Gardarfve (STIM/NCB), Alexander Tidebrink (STIM/NCB)
Co-publishers: BMG Rights Management (Benelux), Universal Music Publishing

9. Podcast

Enkele Reis Istanbul (Autres Directions / HUMAN)
Composer: Jac van Exter
Director: Emmie Kollau, Catrien Spijkerman
Producer: Tijl Akkermans (Autres Directions), Adinda Akkermans (HUMAN)
Others involved: Arno Peeters (mixing), Lotje IJzermans (final editing)

10. Imaging

The Kollective (leader)
Composer: Merlijn Snitker
Publisher: Submarine Haven
Director: Randa Chahoud, Assaf Bernstein
Others involved: Annelotte Coster (vocals)

11. Experience

Gammel
Composer: Sebastiaan Bax
Director: Noufri Bachdim
Producer: Pluck Venema, Christa Aschman (Studio Figur)
Others involved: Koen Boeijinga (alto and soprano saxophones, various flute and reed instruments)

12. New Talent

Kus Kus Beng Beng 
Composer: Xiangming Niu
Director: Ollie Launspach
Producer: Swaantje Kooijmans, Isa Sluis

About Buma Music in Motion and Music in Media Awards

Buma Music in Motion and the Music in Media Awards are an initiative of BumaStemra, organized by Buma Cultuur. In addition to its own activities, an annual conference and award show, BMIM promotes media music and its composers at events such as NFF, IDFA, ESNS, ADE, Embassy of Dutch Creativity, OORZAKEN, and more.

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