Oslo-based Norwegian film composer and music producer with more than 10 years of professional experience. Creates emotionally driven scores for film, television and documentary, moving between orchestral writing, electronic texture, intimate acoustic instrumentation and sound-led production. Experienced in close collaboration with directors, producers and post-production teams—from early development and thematic exploration through revisions, mix preparation and final delivery. Available for international and remote collaboration.…

Martin Smoge

Oslo-based Norwegian film composer and music producer with more than 10 years of professional experience. Creates emotionally driven scores for film, television and documentary, moving between orchestral writing, electronic texture, intimate acoustic instrumentation and sound-led production. Experienced in close collaboration with directors, producers and post-production teams—from early development and thematic exploration through revisions, mix preparation and final delivery. Available for international and remote collaboration.…

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Oslo-based Norwegian film composer and music producer with more than 10 years of professional experience. Creates emotionally driven scores for film, television and documentary, moving between orchestral writing, electronic texture, intimate acoustic instrumentation and sound-led production.

Experienced in close collaboration with directors, producers and post-production teams—from early development and thematic exploration through revisions, mix preparation and final delivery. Available for international and remote collaboration.

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Composer at HAVFOLKET
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Composed the original score for the Norwegian feature documentary HAVFOLKET, produced by Aldeles and released theatrically in 2026. The film received an Amanda nomination for Best Documentary Film and reached more than 111,000 theatrical admissions, becoming the fourth most-watched Norwegian cinema documentary of the 2000s.
Composer at EVILSIDE
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Composed music for the Finnish crime drama series EVILSIDE (2023).
Composer at NIGHTMARE / MARERITTET (Nordisk Film)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Composed music for the film NIGHTMARE / MARERITTET (2023, Nordisk Film).
Film Composer & Music Producer at Smoge Lyd
January 7, 2010 - Present
Original composition, music production, orchestration and sound-led scoring for film, television and documentary. Experienced in close collaboration with directors, producers, editors and post-production teams from early development through final delivery.

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Qualifications

Pro tools ultimate
July 17, 2014 - July 17, 2026
Play instruments
July 1, 1996 - July 17, 2026
Drums, piano

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    GOOD BOY — Original Film Score

    I co-composed the original score for the Norwegian psychological thriller GOOD BOY, directed by Viljar Bøe.

    A particularly rewarding part of the project was collaborating with my co-composer Isak Wingsternes. Isak is a deeply creative and generous musician, and our close collaboration allowed us to exchange ideas freely, challenge each other and develop a unified musical language for the film. Working together brought both personality and depth to the score, and I’m very proud of what we created.

    The music follows the film’s gradual transformation from an uneasy relationship drama into a dark and disturbing psychological thriller, using restrained tension, unsettling textures and cinematic scoring.

    GOOD BOY gained significant international attention, screening at genre festivals across Europe, North America and South America. The film won Best Film at Monsters Fantastic Film Festival and currently holds a 94% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes.

    Its international festival journey included Beyond Fest in the United States, Bergen International Film Festival, Fantasy Filmfest in Germany, Fantaspoa in Brazil and Octopus Film Festival in Poland.

    Role: Co-composerCo-composer: Isak WingsternesDirector: Viljar BøeFormat: Psychological thriller featureYear: 2022

    EVILSIDE — Original Score for Finnish Crime Drama Series

    I composed the original score for all six episodes of the Finnish crime drama series EVILSIDE (Korvessa kulkevi).

    The music combines cinematic composition, electronic textures and sound-led production to reinforce the series’ isolated Nordic setting, emotional tension and suspenseful storytelling.

    Before its release, EVILSIDE was selected for the international MIPDrama showcase in Cannes. Following its Finnish premiere, the series entered Ruutu’s most-watched list and went on to reach international audiences, including distribution through Prime Video in the Netherlands and Belgium, with further availability in markets including the United Kingdom and Brazil.

    Role: ComposerFormat: Finnish crime drama / thriller seriesEpisodes: 6 × 45 minutesProduction: Whatevergroup and Handmade Films in Norwegian WoodsOriginal platform: Elisa ViihdeInternational title: EvilsideRelease: 2023

    NIGHTMARE — Original Film Score

    NIGHTMARE — Original Film Score

    I composed the original music for the Norwegian psychological horror feature NIGHTMARE, produced by Nordisk Film Production.

    The score combines atmospheric textures, electronics and music-led sound design to support the film’s dreamlike psychological tension and unsettling horror elements.

    The film had an extensive international festival run, with screenings including BFI London Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival, Göteborg Film Festival, Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival and Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea.

    Role: Composer
    Production company: Nordisk Film Production
    Format: Psychological horror feature
    Year: 2022

    HAVFOLKET — Original Film Score

    HAVFOLKET — Original Film Score

    I composed the original score for the Norwegian feature documentary HAVFOLKET, produced by Aldeles and released theatrically in 2026.

    The music was developed to support the film’s emotional storytelling and distinctive maritime world, combining intimate acoustic instrumentation, atmospheric textures and cinematic production.

    The film has been nominated for the Amanda Award for Best Documentary Film and reached more than 111,000 theatrical admissions, becoming the fourth most-watched Norwegian cinema documentary of the 2000s.

    Role: Composer
    Production company: Aldeles
    Format: Feature documentary
    Release: 2026