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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
2016Verführt - In den Armen eines AnderenTV Movie, SAT.1Markus HerlingProducers at Work Film GmbH
2016Eltern und andere WahrheitenTV Movie, Degeto [de], NDR [de]Maria von HelandAspekt Telefilm-Produktion GmbH [de]
2016Maria, Argentinien und die Sache mit den WeißwürstenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingAriane Krampe Filmproduktion
2016Schwarzbrot in ThailandTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de], NDR [de]Florian GärtnerRELEVANT F!LM Produktion GmbH
2015Brother and Sister
Crossing Europe Festival Linz
Feature FilmJan KrügerSchramm Film Koerner Weber Kaiser GbR [de]Crossing Europe Festival Linz
2015Seitensprung mit FreundenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Markus HerlingNeue Bioskop Television GmbH
2015Tadao Ando - Samurai ArchitectDocumentaryShigenori MizunoNHK Enterprises 21 Inc. [jp]
2014Tatort - Borowski und die Kinder von GaardenTV-Movie (Series), NDR [de]Florian GärtnerNordfilm GmbH [de]
2014Begierde - Mord im Zeichen des ZenTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Brigitte Maria BerteleZeitsprung Pictures GmbH (formerly Zeitsprung Entertainment GmbH)
2013Trennung auf italienischTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Florian GärtnerBavaria Fiction GmbH
2013I Survived a Fatal FlightDocumentaryJames GrayOR Media Ltd
2013Americans in BedDocumentary, HBO [us]Philippa RobinsonHBO - Home Box Office [us]
2013Es ist alles in OrdnungTV Movie, WDR [de]Nicole Weegmann2Pilots Filmproduction
2013The Real White Queen and Her RivalsDocumentary (multi-part), BBC [uk]Richard SandersOxford Scientific Films [uk]
2013Lotus Eaters
Tribeca Film Festival, London Film Festival
Feature FilmAlexandra McGuinnessMcGuinnessLee [uk]Tribeca Film Festival, London Film Festival
2013The Trouble With Being Human These DaysDocumentaryBartek DziadoszLight Matter Productions [uk]
2012Raised Wild
in GB 'Feral Children'
Documentary (multi-part), Discovery ChannelAdrian MacFarlaneDragonfly Film and Television Productions [uk]in GB 'Feral Children'
2012Fatal AttractionsDocumentary Series, Animal Planet [us]Chris HoltOxford Scientific Films [uk]
2012MobbingTV Movie, BR [de]Nicole WeegmannClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)
2012Italy belongs to usMedium Length FilmCarlo AvventiCarlo Avventi Produktion
2012Berliner Sparkasse - Für die Menschen unserer Stadt (4 Spots)Corporate FilmJan KrügerElement E Filmproduktion GmbH
2011Wonderland - A Very British HolidayDocumentary (Series), BBC [uk]Philippa RobinsonBBC British Broadcast Corporation [uk]
2011Fatal AttractionsDocumentary Series, Animal Planet [us]Nigel LevyOxford Scientific Films [uk]
2011Fliegen lernenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de], WDR [de]Christoph SchreweOdeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH)
2011Die letzte FahrtTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Christoph SchreweSchiwago Film GmbH [de]
2010Fatal AttractionsDocumentary Series, Animal Planet [us]Nigel LevyOxford Scientific Films [uk]
2010: Looking for Simon
Berlinale (Forum) 2011
Feature FilmJan KrügerSchramm Film Koerner Weber Kaiser GbR [de]Berlinale (Forum) 2011
201090 Minuten - Das Berlin ProjektFeature FilmIvo TrajkovL.A.R.A. Enterprises GmbH [de]
2010Schenk mir dein HerzFeature FilmNicole WeegmannWüste Medien GmbH
2009Fatal AttractionsDocumentary Series, Animal Planet [us]Nigel LevyOxford Scientific Films [uk]
2009Solange du schliefstTV Movie, ZDF [de]Nicole WeegmannOdeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH)
2008Massacre at Virginia TechDocumentary, BBC [uk]Jonathan HackerORTV [uk]
2008The Last Thakur
London Film Festival
Feature FilmSadik AhmedBreakThru Films Ltd [uk]London Film Festival
2008Ihr könnt euch niemals sicher sein
Grimme-Preis 2009
TV Movie, WDR [de]Nicole WeegmannEyeworks Germany GmbH | Fiction & Film (Warner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbH) [de]Grimme-Preis 2009
2007Alan & SamirShort FilmYann DemangeNFTS - National Film and Television School [uk]
2007Rotten Apple
Prix UIP Best European Short Film, Berlinale
Short FilmRalitza PetrovaPicture on the Wall [uk]Prix UIP Best European Short Film, Berlinale
2006Hotel ParadijsShort FilmJan KrügerParadies Film, Jan Krüger
2003Europa (WT)Short FilmMultipleFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
2003Für F.K.Short FilmCarlo AvventiAvventi, Landt, Ringhut Produktion
2003Vie sur MarsShort FilmCarlo AvventiCarlo Avventi Produktion

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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