Hi, I’m Christophe Kalkau, a versatile composer, sound designer, and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in music and media production. I work across orchestral film scores, hybrid compositions, adaptive game audio, and experimental electronic music for film, games, and trailers, supporting narrative, visual, and interactive media. I collaborate closely with directors, editors, developers, and creative teams, and I run a YouTube channel focused on music production and sound design to share insights and techniques. I’m dedicated to creating immersive sonic worlds and delivering production-ready sound across multiple platforms, including integration of interactive music systems and advanced DAW workflows. I enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge with peers and students while continually exploring new technologies and artistic approaches.…

Christophe Kalkau

Hi, I’m Christophe Kalkau, a versatile composer, sound designer, and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in music and media production. I work across orchestral film scores, hybrid compositions, adaptive game audio, and experimental electronic music for film, games, and trailers, supporting narrative, visual, and interactive media. I collaborate closely with directors, editors, developers, and creative teams, and I run a YouTube channel focused on music production and sound design to share insights and techniques. I’m dedicated to creating immersive sonic worlds and delivering production-ready sound across multiple platforms, including integration of interactive music systems and advanced DAW workflows. I enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge with peers and students while continually exploring new technologies and artistic approaches.…

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Hi, I’m Christophe Kalkau, a versatile composer, sound designer, and audio engineer with over 20 years of experience in music and media production. I work across orchestral film scores, hybrid compositions, adaptive game audio, and experimental electronic music for film, games, and trailers, supporting narrative, visual, and interactive media. I collaborate closely with directors, editors, developers, and creative teams, and I run a YouTube channel focused on music production and sound design to share insights and techniques.

I’m dedicated to creating immersive sonic worlds and delivering production-ready sound across multiple platforms, including integration of interactive music systems and advanced DAW workflows. I enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge with peers and students while continually exploring new technologies and artistic approaches.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Composer & Sound Designer at C//K
August 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance composer and sound designer for games, film, and media, developing adaptive music systems, sound design, and immersive audio packages for various projects.
Composer, Sound Designer & Audio Producer at HandyGames
July 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Composed and produced music for titles including A Rat's Quest, Townsmen VR, Aces of the Luftwaffe 2, and Stunt Kite Master VR; created trailer music, in-game audio, and adaptive music systems; recorded voiceovers and Foley; contributed to Dolby Atmos releases.

Education

Postgraduate Program in Film Music and Sound Design at Filmakademie Baden Württemberg
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Diploma at C//K English Fluent University of Music Nuremberg: Jazz Piano studies with Prof. Martin Schrack
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Best Short Film award – In the Deathroom
January 1, 2014 - October 11, 2025
Audience Award – Max Ophüls Film Festival for Meine Beschneidung
January 1, 2013 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper A Rats Quest - The Way Back Home

    Walt Disney Style Music Composition

    Follow Mat, the Scavenger, on his long journey to find his way back home. Experience a world full of threats from a rat’s unique perspective. Fight and sneak through this rodent’s most dangerous adventure and reunite him with the love of his life.
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