2025 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards Recap: Stephen Schwartz and Bonnie Greenberg Honored

The Guild of Music Supervisors celebrated its 15th anniversary with a star-studded awards ceremony Sunday night at the Wiltern Theater, featuring Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and Bonnie Greenberg (Hairspray) and honoring music supervisors’ work in film, television, trailers, advertising, and video games. The presenter lineup was no exception to the illustrious evening and included Jeff Goldblum, Moby, Aloe Blacc, and Chuck D.

The most talked-about appearances of the evening included Stephen Schwartz’s performance of his song “Beautiful City” from Godspell and receipt of the Icon Award for his score contributions to countless legendary musical theater productions (including Wicked, Godspell, Pippin, and Pocahontas.)  Additionally, GMS founding member Bonnie Greenberg received the Legacy Award for her many accomplishments in music production and music supervision (including Hairspray, Menace II Society, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.)

The Guild’s President Lindsay Wolfington and Vice President Heather Guibert kicked off the evening by expressing heartfelt gratitude to the GMS members, focusing on the displays of selfless generosity and solidarity of the music supervision and sync communities in response to LA’s recent wildfires.

The 2025 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards list of winners includes:

• Maggie Rodford – Best Music Supervision in Major Budget Films (Wicked)

• Steven Gizicki – Best Music Supervision in Mid-Level Budget Films (A Complete Unknown)

• Jessica Berndt and Chris Swanson – Best Music Supervision in Low-Budget Films (I Saw the TV Glow)

• Robin Urdang – Best Music Supervision in a Non-Theatrically Released Film (The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat)

• Dan Wilcox – Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film (“Like a Bird” from Sing Sing)

• Catherine Grieves – Best Music Supervision in a Television Drama (Baby Reindeer: Season 1)

• Jen Ross – Best Music Supervision in a Television Comedy (English Teacher: Season 1)

• Meryl Ginsberg, Sara Torres, and Jordan Young – Best Music Supervision in Reality Television (Love Island USA)

• Dave Jordan and Justine von Winterfeldt – Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television (“The Ballad of the Witches’ Road [Sacred Chant Version]” from Agatha All Along)

• Aminé Ramer – Best Music Supervision in a Documentary Film (Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary)

• Sam Carlin and Drew Kramer – Best Music Supervision in a Docuseries (Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza)

• Peymon Maskan, Gemma Schladow, Alec Stern, and Jenna Wilson – Best Use of Music Supervision in Advertising – Synch (Power of She)

• Patrick Lawrence Zappia – Best Music Supervision in Advertising – Original Music (Give Your Gift.)

• Al Risi – Best Music Supervision in Advertising – Long-Form (An American Love Story)

• Maggie Baron – Best Music Supervision in a Trailer – Film (Anora – Official Redband Trailer)

• Deric Berberabe, Hudson Saxe, and Jordan Silverberg – Best Music Supervision in a Trailer – Series (Severance: Season 2 – Official Trailer)

• Jonny Altepeter, Jackie Palazzolo, and Vitaly Shenderovsky – Best Music Supervision in a Trailer – Video Game & Interactive (Valorant – Clove Agent Trailer – 2 Worlds)

• Raphaella Lima, Cybele Pettus, and Steve Schur – Best Music Supervision in a Video Game - Synch (EA Sports FC 25)

• Steve Schnur – Best Music Supervision in a Video Game (Dragon Age: The Veilguard)

  
  

APM is proud to be a founding sponsor of the Guild since its inception in 2010, supporting the Guild’s mission to further the advancement of music supervisors within the entertainment industry, and to provide educational and professional resources for its members. As an event sponsor, APM also hosted a pre-show party on Thursday night at its Mid-Wilshire offices in honor of the 2025 GMS Award nominees. 

APM is also incredibly proud to have worked with our music supervisor clients on three of the winning projects (A Complete Unknown, English Teacher, and The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.) Music supervisors play an invaluable role in elevating storytelling and shaping unforgettable soundscapes, and the APM team congratulates all of the nominees and winners on their outstanding score contributions.

About Stephen Schwartz

Stephen Schwartz is an acclaimed American composer and lyricist best known for his work in musical theatre and film. He has written the music and lyrics for hit Broadway musicals such as Wicked, Godspell, and Pippin. Schwartz has also contributed lyrics to Disney films like Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, collaborating with composer Alan Menken. His work on The Prince of Egypt earned widespread praise, including an Academy Award for the song "When You Believe." Over his career, Schwartz has received multiple awards, including three Academy Awards, four Grammy Awards, and a special Tony Award for his contributions to theatre.

About Bonnie Greenberg

Bonnie Greenberg is an accomplished music supervisor and producer known for her extensive work in film and television. With a career spanning several decades, she has contributed to the success of numerous hit movies, including The Mask, P.S. I Love You, Something's Gotta Give, and What Women Want. Greenberg is recognized for her ability to seamlessly integrate music into storytelling, enhancing the emotional impact of the films she works on. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she is an advocate for music education and frequently lectures on the role of music in media. She is also a founding member of the Guild of Music Supervisors.