The World Soundtrack Awards, held annually in Ghent, Belgium, is a prominent international event dedicated to the celebration of film and television music. Established in 2001, it is considered the world's largest festival dedicated to film music and movie soundtracks, traditionally serving as the closing event of Film Fest Gent. The awards recognize achievements in various categories, including Film Composer of the Year, Television Composer of the Year, and Best Original Song, with selections made by professionals from the World Soundtrack Academy.