Chilean musicians Pablo Ilabaca and Camilo Salinas have been awarded best score at the ninth edition of the New York Film Awards for their original music in the film Desconectados. Directed by Diego Rougier and starring Javiera Contador, the movie is the first Chilean production for Amazon Prime. Ilabaca celebrated the achievement on Instagram, highlighting his collaboration with friend Camilo Salinas.
Chilean music and film have earned a notable international recognition. Pablo Ilabaca and Camilo Salinas won the Best Score category at the New York Film Awards, an annual event that marked its ninth edition this season. Their work features the original soundtrack for the film Desconectados, directed by Diego Rougier.
Desconectados stars Javiera Contador in the lead role as a mother in distress, and it is a milestone as the first Chilean film produced specifically for the Amazon Prime platform. The award highlights the Chilean musicians' contribution to audiovisual storytelling, blending intimate and emotional elements in the composition.
Ilabaca shared his joy in an Instagram post: "Junto a mi amigo @csalinasmusica trabajamos codo a codo para lograr esta linda e intima música y traernos este logro a nuestros hogares" ("Along with my friend @csalinasmusica we worked side by side to create this beautiful and intimate music and bring this achievement to our homes"). This collaboration emphasizes the dedication and joint effort that led to success in the international competition.
The recognition comes at a time when Chilean cinema and music seek greater global visibility. The New York Film Awards honor independent and creative productions, and this win positions Desconectados as an example of innovation in Latin American audiovisual work. No contradictions are reported in the available sources regarding the event.