The nomination of Stefano Mainetti for the Camille Awards 2026 (European Film Composer Awards) was announced today. These awards are among the most prestigious international recognitions dedicated exclusively to music for the screen and are promoted by the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance.

Mainetti has been selected in the category “Best Original Music for a Drama Series” for the score of the series “I Casi di Teresa Battaglia – Ninfa dormiente”, directed by Enrico Rosati.

This nomination places him among the three European finalist composers in the category, alongside Iván M. Lacámara & Álvaro Peire for “Zorro” and Halfdan E. for “Reservatet”.

The Camille Awards are considered the highest European recognition in the field of music for audiovisual media and, at an international level, represent a true mark of artistic quality. Unlike other global awards, often oriented toward large mainstream productions, the Camille Awards highlight European authorial excellence, signaling to the international market — including Hollywood production environments — composers with a strong stylistic identity and high technical expertise.

A further element of distinction is their “peer recognition”: awarded within the framework of ECSA, the prizes reflect the direct judgment of professional composers, independent of commercial or box-office dynamics. This gives the Camille Awards a high level of credibility within the major international audiovisual industries, particularly in Los Angeles and London.

The final selection will be entrusted to an international jury composed of leading composers. The winners will be announced on September 22, 2026, in Vienna, during the official ceremony to be held at the MuTh Theatre. During the evening, the nominated scores will be performed by the Tonkünstler Orchestra. The organizers have also extended an official invitation to the nominees to attend the event.

This nomination represents a particularly significant milestone in Stefano Mainetti’s artistic career and further consolidates his presence within the European audiovisual music landscape.