They wrote the lyrics for the musical romantic comedy-drama film '' La La Land '' , which had music written by Justin Hurwitz . The film , in its world premiere , was the opening film at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival on August 31 , 2016 . The film 's track " City of Stars " , with their lyrics and composition by Justin Hurwitz , won the 2017 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song . " City of Stars " and " Audition " received nominations for Best Original Song at the 89th Academy Awards , and they won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for " City of Stars . " Pasek and Paul wrote the songs for the 2017 musical drama film '' The Greatest Showman '' . About the Barnum & Bailey Circus , the film premiered on December 8 , 2017 . The duo 's song " This Is Me " won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards
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