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I’m Markus Wormstorm, a composer, producer and writer based in Cape Town. I create cinematic scores, electronic textures and experimental sound design for film, television and global campaigns, collaborating with a network of hundreds of artists.
From Star Wars and Netflix projects to brand campaigns for Starbucks, Millers and Santam, I blend orchestral and electronic languages to tell stories through sound. I also founded Biblo.tv, an African sync library, and I’m passionate about music supervision and helping other artists realize their creative visions.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Composer at KAE Productions
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026Composer for Dear Sis Dolly, feature film project.
Composer at Joe Public Agency
November 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Nedbank Cup — Television Campaign.
Composer at Dear Sis Dolly - Feature Film
April 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026Composer for the feature film (KAE Productions).
Composer at KAE Productions
April 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026Composer for the feature film Dear Sis Dolly.
Composer at Merman Productions (Los Angeles)
February 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025Composer for Rich Roll Action Plan documentary/series.
Composer at Starbucks - Global Campaign
November 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025Composer for a global brand campaign (Publicis).
Composer at Merman Productions (Los Angeles)
November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025Women on the Verge – Short Film composer.
Composer at Publicis
November 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025Starbucks — Global Campaign. Composer.
Composer at Santam - Brand Campaign
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024Lead composer for brand campaign (Joe Public Agency).
Composer at Joe Public Agency
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Brand campaign composer for Santam; developed musical tone and synchronized with visual campaign.
Composer at Netflix / KAE Productions
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Composer for Class of ’96, a Netflix documentary series.
Composer at KAE Productions
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Composer for Netflix six-part documentary Class of ’96, chronicling South Africa’s historic 1996 African Cup of Nations victory; collaborated with sound design and score production.
Composer for 6 part Neflix Series at KAE
April 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025I scored a 6 part docuseries, and managed the sync licenses for 40 songs
Composer at Millers - Global Campaign
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024Composer for global campaign (Gentlemen Films).
Composer at Gentlemen Films
February 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Composer for Millers global campaign; produced music to match global marketing visuals.
Composer at Class of '96 - Netflix Documentary Series
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Composer for Netflix six-part documentary chronicling South Africa’s historic 1996 African Cup of Nations victory.
Composer at KAE Productions / Netflix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Composer for the Netflix documentary Class of ’96, chronicling South Africa’s historic 1996 African Cup of Nations victory.
Composer at Netflix
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Class of ’96 — Netflix Documentary Series. Composer for six-part documentary.
Composer at The Drop - Feature Film
December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024Composer for the feature film produced by KAE Productions.
Composer at KAE Productions
December 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024Composer for feature film The Drop; contributed original score and soundtrack elements.
Composer at Death of a Whistleblower - Feature Film
August 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024Composer; premiered at TIFF; winner for Best African Film at Johannesburg International Film Festival.
Composer at KAE Productions
August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024Composer for feature film Death of a Whistleblower, premiered at TIFF and won Best African Film at Johannesburg International Film Festival.
Composer & Choral Arrangement at STAR WARS
May 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Annie Award for Best Original Score
Composer & Choral Arrangement at Star Wars - Lucasfilm / Triggerfish
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Composed music and choral arrangements for Star Wars Visions short film, collaborating with Lucasfilm and Triggerfish.
Composer at Sketchbook Studios
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023King George – Short Film composer.
Composer at Lucasfilm / Triggerfish
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Star Wars Visions – Short Film composer & choral arrangement.
Composer & Sound Designer at Blue Ant Media (Toronto)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Stoic – Short Film composer & sound designer.
Composer at North South Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023STIHL Gallery Installation – Museum installation composer.
Composer & Sound Designer at Bonaparte (Berlin)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Hyundai FIFA World Cup Campaign. Composer & Sound Designer.
Composer & Choral Arrangement at Lucasfilm / Triggerfish
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Composed musical score and choral arrangements for Star Wars Visions project; created orchestral textures and vocal arrangements contributing to the film's emotional and epic scope.
Composer at Free State - Feature Film
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Composer; Recording Engineer; Classical Arranger.
Composer / Recording Engineer / Classical Arranger at Rust Road Productions
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Selected work including Free State feature, recording and arranging.
Composer at Squirrel Brand Campaign
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Composer for Huge Inc campaign (Washington DC).
Lead Composer at Fox P2 Advertising
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021First For Women Campaign – Lead composer.
Composer at MC Saatchi Abel
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Takealot Campaign Series – Campaign composer.
Composer at Huge Inc
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Squirrel Brand Campaign – Campaign composer.
Composer at Huge Inc (Washington DC)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Led musical composition for Squirrel brand campaign; created sonic branding and integration with campaign visuals.
Composer & Choral Arrangement at VAL Produkcija
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Erste Bank Commercial – Composer & choral arrangement.
Composer at Team One (Los Angeles)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Composer for Lexus TV commercial; crafted electronic and orchestral palettes; collaborated with producers and directors.
Audio Engineer at Strange Beast (London)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Adapted original composition for Hendricks Gin European campaign; engineered audio workflows and ensured alignment with brand tone.
Composer at Four Corners Feature Film
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015Safta Award for Best Original Score
Composer at Giant Films
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Composer for Four Corners, a Giant Films project; produced original score to support the film's narrative.
Education
Masters in Arts at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026I passed with distinction
Qualifications
Annie Award best Original Score
May 1, 2007 - May 25, 2026Star Wars Visions - Aau's Song
Annecy Award, Special Distinction
May 1, 2007 - May 25, 2026SAFTA Award- Best Original Score
May 1, 2014 - May 25, 2026Four Corners - South Africa's nominations for The Oscars.
Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music
January 1, 2024 - June 17, 2026SAFTA Award for Best Original Score
January 1, 2014 - June 17, 2026Loerie Award - Best Music
January 1, 2017 - June 17, 2026Ciclope Award - Best Music
January 1, 2018 - June 17, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet
Some of my new(ish) work. Everything you’ll hear is by me.
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