Christophe Kalkau

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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.

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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.

  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanFluent
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Software & Internet
  • Other
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Projects · 6

Ed & Edda: GRAND PRIX – Goes Europa-Park DLC

is a fun racing game for the whole family that brings the famous mascots of the Europa-Park to life. Players can – either alone or with their friends – race through several European landmarks to find out who is the fastest!

Developer:
Tivola Games GmbH, Funatics Software
Publisher:
Tivola Games GmbH

https://www.ed-and-edda-the-game.com/

  • Composer
  • Game Composer
  • Music Composer

Townsmen VR uses the exciting possibilities of virtual reality to further enhance the classic city building game with entirely new gameplay experiences and interactive mechanics. It combines elements of a God-game simulation and a classic building game with the interactive possibilities of VR.

2024: Townsmen VR: Meta Quest – Music Composer, Sound Designer
2018: Townsmen VR – Music Composer, Sound Designer

https://store.steampowered.com/app/749960/Townsmen_VR/
https://www.meta.com/de-de/experiences/townsmen-vr/5155208571260698/

  • Game Composer
  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

In this eagerly anticipated sequel of the game “Clouds & Sheep”, the cute sheep are finally on the loose again! Solve countless quests and fulfill your wooly friends’ needs.

https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Work experience

Freelance Composer & Sound Designer · C//KAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

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 · HandyGamesJul 2025 – Oct 2025 · 4 mos

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 · Filmakademie Baden Württemberg2011
Diploma · C//K English Fluent University of Music Nuremberg: Jazz Piano studies with Prof. Martin Schrack2004 – 2008

Certifications and awards

Best Short Film award – In the Deathroom2014 – 2025
Audience Award – Max Ophüls Film Festival for Meine Beschneidung2013 – 2025

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