I am Benoît Vanhoffelen, a composer and sound designer passionate about creating original scores for films, games and animations. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to understand the story, then craft music and soundscapes that elevate the narrative from concept to final mix. I have worked on RPGs, short films, escape games and ambient channels, from Paris to Lyon and remote collaborations. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from medieval ambience to cinematic scores—and I bring a hands-on approach with tools like Logic Pro, Unity and GitHub to ensure a smooth production process.

BENOÎT VANHOFFELEN

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I am Benoît Vanhoffelen, a composer and sound designer passionate about creating original scores for films, games and animations. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to understand the story, then craft music and soundscapes that elevate the narrative from concept to final mix. I have worked on RPGs, short films, escape games and ambient channels, from Paris to Lyon and remote collaborations. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from medieval ambience to cinematic scores—and I bring a hands-on approach with tools like Logic Pro, Unity and GitHub to ensure a smooth production process.

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I am Benoît Vanhoffelen, a composer and sound designer passionate about creating original scores for films, games and animations. I collaborate closely with directors and producers to understand the story, then craft music and soundscapes that elevate the narrative from concept to final mix.

I have worked on RPGs, short films, escape games and ambient channels, from Paris to Lyon and remote collaborations. I enjoy exploring diverse styles—from medieval ambience to cinematic scores—and I bring a hands-on approach with tools like Logic Pro, Unity and GitHub to ensure a smooth production process.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Composer at Freelance (Cinema, Games, Commercials, Short Films)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Original music composition and sound design; adapting music to various videos; collaboration with production and creative teams.
Music Composer at Circle Share
November 30, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Original music for the Pico Bogue trailer; trailer music distributed by Dargaud Editions (cinemas, Oct–Nov 2022).
Music Composer / Sound Designer at Sans Coeur (RPG) – Ubisoft / Limbe Entertainment collaboration
January 1, 2023 - Present
Creation of music themes for game moments; collaboration with Julien Pirot, experienced game designer and scenarist for Ubisoft and Limbe Entertainment.
Music Composer at Le Chant de Rome (Short Animated Film)
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Original music for the short animated film Le Chant de Rome; collaboration with the Art FX School in Montpellier.
Nikon Film Festival – Music Composer at Nikon Film Festival
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Participations as music composer in Nikon Film Festival (4 entries); involvement in promotional and festival-related music.
Music Composer / Sound Designer at The Hallows – Harry Potter Fan Film
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Original music for the fan film The Hallows; releases scheduled for end of 2023.
Music Composer at Sans Coeur (RPG) – Original Soundtrack
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Created the original game soundtrack 'Heartless' for the RPG Sans Coeur; close collaboration with game creator Julien Pirou (Empyreal Media Production, Limbic Entertainment, ex Ubisoft).
Music Composer at Le Chant de Rome – Short Film
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Composed the original score for a short animated historical movie; collaborated with the award-winning school ARTFX in Montpellier.
Ambient Music Composer at The Vault Of Ambience (YouTube)
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
Ambient music creator for The Vault Of Ambience YouTube channel (200k subscribers); produced 10 tracks per month (3–5 minutes) and adapted themes for each video across Victorian era, Medieval, famous movies and fantasy worlds; remote work.
Audio Director, Music Composer & Sound Designer at Studio X & Immersion
December 31, 2021 - September 10, 2025
Created music themes (teasers and institutional videos) and OSTs for games; researched and developed various sound/design universes in collaboration with the Art Director.
Music Composer at Le Donjon Escape Game – Paris
January 1, 2020 - Present
Music composer for Escape Game Le Donjon; created original soundtracks for rooms and stories including 'Les Amants Maudits', 'L’Alchimiste', 'La Crypte' and 'L’Asile'; ongoing since 2020.
Music Composer at Ma Drogue à Moi Productions / France Télévision (Le Mystère des Suppliciées d’Orléans)
April 1, 2025 - Present
Music composition for the original score of an historical documentary for French TV (France Télévision, France 3 Régions); project titled 'Le Mystère des Suppliciées d’Orléans'.
Audio Director, Music Composer & Sound Designer at Game Studio X & ImmerSion
January 1, 2024 - September 10, 2025
Creation of music themes (teasers and institutional videos); Creation of OSTs for games; SFX and sound design research; Collaboration with the Art Director; Winner of the Game Jam AI & Games 2021.
Audio Director, Music Composer & Sound Designer at Irregular Shapes Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composition of the game City Tales - Medieval Era Original Soundtrack (released May 2025); Frequent meetings with Art, Design/Dev, Communication, Direction & Narration; Creation of all SFX assets; Unity integration (SourceTree & GitHub); Mixing & Mastering for all audio files.
Freelance Music Composer at Circleshare
November 30, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Music for a promotional video; Original Trailer music for 'Pico Bogue' (Dargaud Editions) released in cinemas (October–November 2022).
Music Composer at The Vault Of Ambience
December 31, 2023 - September 10, 2025
YouTube ambient music channel; production of 10 tracks per month (3–5 minutes); themes and adaptation for each video (Victorian Era, Medieval, Famous Movies or Fantasy worlds).
Escape Game Soundtrack Composer at Le Donjon Escape Game (Demo)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Escape Game Original Soundtrack for each room and story; Musical Direction for 'Les Amants Maudits', 'L’Alchimiste', 'La Crypte', and 'L’Asile'.
Music Composer at Pico Bogue (Dargaud Editions)
November 30, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Original Trailer music for 'Pico Bogue', broadcasted in cinemas (October–November 2022).
Original Short Film Soundtrack Composer at The Hallows (Harry Potter fan film)
December 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Original Short Film Soundtrack for the Harry Potter fan film, 'The Hallows' (2020).
Music Composer at Ma Drogue à Moi Productions / France Télévision
April 2, 2025 - Present
Music composition for the original score of the historical documentary 'Les Mystères des Suppliciées d’Orléans' (April 2025) for French TV (France Télévision, France 3 Régions).

Education

Conservatory at CNSM
October 20, 2010 - October 4, 2012

Qualifications

Conservatory
March 21, 2012 - March 2, 2013
Game Jam AI & Games 2021 Winner
January 1, 2021 - September 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet
    uniE603 Demo Track - Documentary/Film
    Demo Track - Documentary/Film music music instrumental soundtrack
    uniE603 Demo Track - Fantasy Videogame
    Demo Track - Fantasy Videogame track demo music game music instrumental soundtrack master
    paper Le Mystère des Suppliciées d'Orléans

    Documentary - currently in post production (television, 2025)
    Composer for this documentary, about dark medieval times…

    paper City Tales - Medieval Era

    Audio Director, Sound Designer & Music Composer for the City Tales - Medieval Era game.

    “City Tales is a medieval city builder. With an organic building system, you’re free to shape vast, living cities beyond the usual grid. Manage resources, plan vibrant districts in accordance with your citizens’ needs, and build a thriving city you’ll be proud of! (from Steam)”

    paper Trailer - Cinemas MK2

    The new teaser for new upcoming Pico and Ana Ana adventures!

    Watch it on Youtube (2022)

    paper Heartless

    “Heartless is the official soundtrack for Sans Cœur, our upcoming dark fantasy roleplaying game!
    With Heartless, composer Benoît Vanhoffelen takes you on a journey through these cursed, forlorn lands. Maybe, beyond darkness, lies the hope of a new dawn…”

    Empyreal Media Production - Oct. 2023

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    Discover Heartless on Spotify:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Le Chant de Rome

    Le Chant de Rome is a animated short film, created by some students in their last year of study, in ART FX (Montpellier, France).

    This short film is about History and treason, love and war, fire and courage!