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Birger Clausen, composer, Berlin
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BDI Music Ltd., London

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About Birger Clausen

I received my MA (with Distinction) in Composing for Film & Television from the National Film & Television School (UK) in 2006. I was one of only twelve participants of the highly regarded ASCAP Television & Film Scoring Workshop, held in Los Angeles in July 2007.

Recent works include the Netflix series Sunshine Eyes, 2022 feature film Deer Woman Child by fellow NFTS graduate Gabrielle Russell, and Emmy-nominated documentary 9/11: Life Under Attack for itv, and German hit crime series Tatort.

Other projects include Alexandra McGuinness’ feature film Lotus Eaters, two-part BBC2 documentary The Real White Queen and Her Rivals, and HBO documentary Americans in Bed.

Known for

Movies as composer

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2024McLenBurger - Irgendwann kommt alles raus (WT)TV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingBantry Bay Productions GmbH
2024Nächte vor Hochzeiten (WT)TV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Ingo RasperFandango Film TV Internet Produktions GmbH [de]
2023Jenseits der Spree
3 Episoden
TV Series, SRF [ch], ZDF [de]Neelesha BarthelStudio Zentral3 Episoden
2023Slava the Dog
Nominiert für den Prix de Jeunesse 2024
Limited series, NDR [de]Maria von HelandRed Balloon FilmNominiert für den Prix de Jeunesse 2024
2022Sunshine Eyes
Netflix. Best new series at Series Mania 2022
Limited seriesMaria von HelandTindra Film [de]Netflix. Best new series at Series Mania 2022
2022The Reckoning of Erin Morrigan (WT)Independent Feature FilmGabrielle RussellGreen Film Productions [uk]
2021McLenBurger - 100% HeimatTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingAriane Krampe Filmproduktion
20219/11 - Life Under Attack
Emmy-nominated in 2 categories
Documentary, ITV [uk]Nigel LevyBrook Lapping [uk]Emmy-nominated in 2 categories
2021Deer Woman Child
Best Feature Film - International Women's Film Festival 2023, Liverpool Film Festival
Independent Feature FilmGabrielle RussellGreen Film Productions [uk]Best Feature Film - International Women's Film Festival 2023, Liverpool Film Festival
2020Oskar, das Schlitzohr und Fanny SupergirlTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingNeue Schönhauser Filmproduktion GmbH
2020Zerrissen - Zwischen zwei MütternTV Movie, SAT.1Florian GärtnerITV Studios Germany GmbH (formerly Granada Produktion)
2019Reiterhof Wildenstein - Kampf um JacomoTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Vivian NaefeNeue Bioskop Television GmbH
2019Reiterhof Wildenstein - Die PferdeflüsterinTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Vivian NaefeNeue Bioskop Television GmbH
2019Zum Glück gibt’s SchreinerTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Neelesha BarthelW&B Television GmbH
2019Papa auf Wolke 7TV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingReal Film Berlin GmbH
2019Sun Shine MoonIndependent Feature FilmCarlo AvventiPando Diferente GbR [de]
2018Ein Sommer auf MallorcaTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Florian GärtnerAriane Krampe Filmproduktion
2018Oma ist verknalltTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingWasabi Film GmbH & Co.KG [de]
2017Opa wird PapaTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingNeue Schönhauser Filmproduktion GmbH
2017The Real Jesus of Nazareth
On Paramount + now
Documentary Series, Smithsonian Channel [us]Nigel LevyImpossible Factual [uk]On Paramount + now

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2014danceKing Lear's ElevationKomponistSadler's Wells
2012danceThe Bankers DanceKomponistSadler's Wells London

Awards

YearAward
2022Emmy-Nominierung für 9/11: Life Under Attac
2009Beste Filmmusik für The Last Thakur beim SAIFF Filmfestival New York
2007Prix UIP Best European Short 'Rotten Apple'

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGermanPolishSpanish
Special skillsOrchestration, conducting, Logic Pro, Finale, Piano, Cello
Own equipmentHome Studio
EducationFreiburg Music Conservatory (Classical Music Studies / Composition), MA Composing for Film & Television (National Film & Television School, UK), ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop, Los Angeles
Immediate working areaBerlin
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Berlin
Accommodation possibilitiesLondon
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