The Grammy week event will be held at the Fairmont Century Plaza on Jan. 30.
Industry legend Lou Adler produced two of the films that were selected this year, American Me and Up in Smoke.
These shortlists constitute an early holiday present for those who made it, and a “sorry, it’s not going to be your year” to those who didn’t.
Composer Harry Gregson-Williams and director Ridley Scott will receive the SCL’s Spirit of Collaboration Award.
The publishing executive is just the third woman to receive the award.
Among the music-focused films that are M.I.A.: Elton John: Never Too Late, The Greatest Night in Pop and I Am: Celine Dion.
Two songs from Emilia Pérez appear on the shortlist.
The singer also called the awards a "double-edged sword."
The show will stream live on Netflix on Sunday, Feb. 23.
The OneRepublic frontman is being celebrated for his impact on pop culture as well as his creative legacy.