I am Mehdi El Morabit, a passionate composer, arranger, and music producer based in Zürich, Switzerland. Born in Paris, France, with French nationality, I have dedicated many years to mastering the craft of music composition, orchestration, and production, working extensively in film, animation, and videogame projects. My expertise spans from composing original scores to orchestrating and programming music across various formats. Throughout my career, I've attended intensive workshops and pursued self-study to deepen my skills in composition and conducting. With a strong foundation in piano and harmony, I have contributed to notable projects including feature films, animation series, documentaries, podcasts, and computer games. Fluent in French and English, with basic German, I continue to grow my craft while collaborating across diverse creative sectors.

Mehdi El Morabit

I am Mehdi El Morabit, a passionate composer, arranger, and music producer based in Zürich, Switzerland. Born in Paris, France, with French nationality, I have dedicated many years to mastering the craft of music composition, orchestration, and production, working extensively in film, animation, and videogame projects. My expertise spans from composing original scores to orchestrating and programming music across various formats. Throughout my career, I've attended intensive workshops and pursued self-study to deepen my skills in composition and conducting. With a strong foundation in piano and harmony, I have contributed to notable projects including feature films, animation series, documentaries, podcasts, and computer games. Fluent in French and English, with basic German, I continue to grow my craft while collaborating across diverse creative sectors.

Available to hire

I am Mehdi El Morabit, a passionate composer, arranger, and music producer based in Zürich, Switzerland. Born in Paris, France, with French nationality, I have dedicated many years to mastering the craft of music composition, orchestration, and production, working extensively in film, animation, and videogame projects. My expertise spans from composing original scores to orchestrating and programming music across various formats.

Throughout my career, I’ve attended intensive workshops and pursued self-study to deepen my skills in composition and conducting. With a strong foundation in piano and harmony, I have contributed to notable projects including feature films, animation series, documentaries, podcasts, and computer games. Fluent in French and English, with basic German, I continue to grow my craft while collaborating across diverse creative sectors.

See more

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Orchestrator and Music Programmer at Gameloft
January 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrated and programmed music for the 2024 computer game 'Cute invasion'.
Composer at Podcast "Rock & Randale"
December 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Composed and created music for the podcast series in 2023.
Additional Arrangement & Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks Season 5
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming for the 2021-2022 season of the series.
Composer at Combattre Leur Violence Documentary
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Composed original music score for the 2022 documentary.
Composer at Mon Enfant Cheri Documentary
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Created the music score for this 2022 documentary film.
Arrangement/Programming at Lanceurs d’Alerte Feature Film
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Worked on arrangement and programming for the feature film released in 2021.
Composer at American Dream Short Film
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Composed the music score for the 2021 short film.
Composer at Réparer les Vivantes Documentary
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Provided original composition for the 2021 documentary.
Additional Arrangement/Composer Assistant at Swiss Film Awards
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Assisted with additional arrangement and composition in 2021.
Composer at Ensemble Short Film
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Composed original score for the short film in 2021.
Composer at Ici tout est loin Documentary
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Created music for the 2021 documentary film.
Composer at Forever Young Short Film
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Composed music score for the 2020 short film.
Composer at Behind The Glass Short Film
December 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Provided original music for the short film in 2020.
Additional Arrangement/Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks Season 4
December 31, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Contributed additional arrangement and programming for the 2020-2021 season.
Arranger, Programmer at Santa & Cie Feature Film
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Arranged and programmed music for the feature film released in 2017.
Composer at New York 2150 Short Film
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Composed original score for this 2017 short film.
Composer at Calimero 3D Animation Series
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Composed music for 104 episodes (13’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation (2014-2015).
Composer at Dude, That’s My Ghost! Animation Series
December 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Created musical scores for 52 episodes (11’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation (2012-2013).
Composer at Louis Renault et André Citroên – La course du siècle Documentary
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025
Produced original music for this documentary by Program33 in 2011.
Composer at Docteur CAC Short Program
December 31, 2011 - August 28, 2025
Composed music for the short program produced by Program33 in 2011.
Composer at The Green Squad Animation Series
December 31, 2010 - August 28, 2025
Created musical scores for 52 episodes (13’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation in 2010.
Composer at Galactik Football Season 3 Animation Series
December 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Composed music for 26 episodes (26’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation in 2008.
Composer / Additional Music at 14/18 Le Bruit et la Fureur Documentary
December 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Composed and contributed additional music for the documentary produced by Program33 in 2008.
Composer at Galactik Football Season 2 Animation Series
December 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Composed music for 26 episodes (26’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation in 2007-2008.
Composer at Galactik Football Season 1 Animation Series
December 31, 2006 - August 28, 2025
Provided musical scores for 26 episodes (26’ each) produced by Gaumont Animation in 2005-2006.
Orchestrator / Music Preparation at Le Comte de Monte-Cristo Musical by Yves Dessca
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Responsible for orchestration and music preparation during 2004-2005.
Music Teacher (Piano, Harmony, Music Theory) at Musiques Tangentes
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Provided music teaching services between 1996 and 2005, specializing in piano, harmony, and music theory.
Orchestrator and Music Programmer at Gameloft
January 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrating and music programming for the 2024 computer game 'Cute Invasion', delivering immersive audio experiences tailored for interactive gameplay.
Composer at Podcast Rock & Randale
December 31, 2023 - August 28, 2025
Creating original music composition and musical content for the 2023 podcast series 'Rock & Randale', enhancing listener engagement through sound design.
Additional Arrangement & Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks season 5
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Provided additional musical arrangements and programming contributions for the animated series 'Alvin & The Chipmunks' season 5 during 2021 and 2022.
Documentary Composer at Various Documentaries
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Composed original scores for multiple documentaries including 'Combattre Leur Violence' (2022), 'Mon Enfant Cheri' (2022), 'Réparer les Vivantes' (2021), 'Ici tout est loin' (2021), creating emotional and supportive music that enhances storytelling.
Film Arranger and Programmer at Feature and Short Films
January 1, 2017 - Present
Arranged and programmed music for feature film 'Lanceurs d’Alerte' (2021), composed for short films including 'American Dream' (2021) and 'New York 2150' (2017), and contributed to Swiss Film Awards (2021), showcasing versatility in film music creation and arrangement.
Composer at Gaumont Animation and Program33
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025
Composed music for various animation series including 'Calimero 3D' (2014-2015), 'Dude, That's My Ghost!' (2012-2013), 'The Green Squad' (2010), and 'Galactik Football' seasons 1-3 (2005-2008). Also composed for documentaries and short programs produced by Program33 from 2008 to 2011.
Orchestrator / Music Preparation at Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (Musical by Yves Dessca)
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Worked as orchestrator and responsible for music preparation for the musical production 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo' during 2004 and 2005.
Music Teacher at Musiques Tangentes
December 31, 2005 - August 28, 2025
Provided music teaching in piano, harmony, and music theory from 1996 to 2005, helping students develop foundational and advanced musical skills.
Orchestrator and Music Programming at Gameloft
January 1, 2024 - Present
Composed and programmed music and orchestrations for the 2024 computer game 'Cute Invasion'.
Composer - Music Creation at Podcast Rock & Randale
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Created original music compositions for the Rock & Randale podcast.
Additional Arrangement & Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks Season 5
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming for the animated TV series Alvin & The Chipmunks, season 5.
Composer at Documentaries - Combattre Leur Violence, Mon Enfant Cheri
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Composed original scores for the documentaries 'Combattre Leur Violence' and 'Mon Enfant Cheri'.
Arrangement and Programming at Lanceurs d’Alerte Feature Film
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Worked on arrangement and programming for the feature film 'Lanceurs d’Alerte'.
Composer at Various Short Films and Documentaries
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Composed music for multiple short films and documentaries including 'American Dream', 'Réparer les Vivantes', 'Ensemble', 'Ici tout est loin', 'Forever Young', and 'Behind The Glass'.
Additional Arrangement/Composer Assistant at Swiss Film Awards
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and composer assistance for the Swiss Film Awards music selections.
Additional Arrangement and Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks Season 4
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming work for season 4 of Alvin & The Chipmunks animation series.
Arranger and Programmer at Santa & Cie Feature Film
December 31, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Arranged and programmed original music for the feature film Santa & Cie.
Composer at New York 2150 Short Film
December 31, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Composed original score for the short film New York 2150.
Composer at Calimero 3D Animation Series by Gaumont Animation
December 31, 2015 - August 31, 2025
Composed scores for 104 episodes of the 3D animated series Calimero.
Composer at Dude, That’s My Ghost! Animation Series by Gaumont Animation
December 31, 2013 - August 31, 2025
Composed music scores for 52 episodes of the animated series 'Dude, That’s My Ghost!'.
Composer at Various Documentaries and Short Programs at Program33
December 31, 2011 - August 31, 2025
Created musical scores for documentaries such as 'Louis Renault et André Citroën – La course du siècle' and short programs including 'Docteur CAC'.
Composer at The Green Squad Animation Series by Gaumont Animation
December 31, 2010 - August 31, 2025
Composed music scores for 52 episodes of 'The Green Squad' animated series.
Composer at Galactik Football Animation Series by Gaumont Animation
December 31, 2008 - August 31, 2025
Composed music for seasons 1, 2, and 3 of the Galactik Football animated series totaling 78 episodes.
Composer and Additional Music at 14/18 Le Bruit et la Fureur Documentary by Program33
December 31, 2008 - August 31, 2025
Provided main and additional music composition for the documentary '14/18 Le Bruit et la Fureur'.
Orchestrator and Music Preparation at Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (Musical by Yves Dessca)
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Worked as orchestrator and handled music preparation duties for the musical adaptation of Le Comte de Monte-Cristo.
Music Teacher at Musiques Tangentes
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Taught piano, harmony, and music theory from 1996 to 2005.
Orchestrator and Music Programmer at Gameloft
January 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrated and programmed music for the 2024 computer game "Cute invasion" produced by Gameloft.
Composer at Rock & Randale (Podcast)
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Composed and created music for the 2023 podcast "Rock & Randale."
Additional Arrangement & Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks (Season 5)
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming for the animated series Alvin & The Chipmunks, season 5.
Composer at Various Documentaries and Films
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Composed original music scores for multiple documentaries and short films including "Combattre Leur Violence" (2022), "Mon Enfant Cheri" (2022), "American Dream" (2021), "Réparer les Vivantes" (2021), "Ensemble" (2021), "Ici tout est loin" (2021), "Forever Young" (2020) and "Behind The Glass" (2020).
Arrangement/Programming at Feature Film "Lanceurs d’Alerte"
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Handled arrangement and programming for the feature film "Lanceurs d’Alerte" in 2021.
Additional Arrangement & Composer Assistant at Swiss Film Awards
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and assistance to the composer for the 2021 Swiss Film Awards.
Additional Arrangement/Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks (Season 4)
December 31, 2021 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming for Alvin & The Chipmunks season 4 (2020-2021).
Arranger, Programmer at Feature Film "Santa & Cie"
December 31, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Responsible for arrangement and programming for the feature film "Santa & Cie" in 2017.
Composer at Short film "New York 2150"
December 31, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Composed original score for the short film "New York 2150" in 2017.
Composer at Calimero 3D Animation series
December 31, 2015 - August 31, 2025
Composed music for the animated 3D series Calimero (104 episodes, 13 minutes each) produced by Gaumont Animation from 2014 to 2015.
Composer at Dude, That’s My Ghost! Animation series
December 31, 2013 - August 31, 2025
Composed music for the 52-episode animated series "Dude, That’s My Ghost!" produced by Gaumont Animation (2012-2013).
Composer at Various Documentaries and Animation
December 31, 2011 - August 31, 2025
Composed music for documentaries such as "Louis Renault et André Citroën — La course du siècle" (2011) and short programs like "Docteur CAC" (2011), as well as the animation series "The Green Squad" (2010), and multiple seasons of "Galactik Football" (2005-2008).
Orchestrator / Music Preparation at Le comte de Monte-Cristo (Musical by Yves Dessca)
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Orchestrated and prepared music for the musical production "Le comte de Monte-Cristo" by Yves Dessca during 2004-2005.
Music Teacher (Piano/Harmony/Music Theory) at Musiques Tangentes
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Provided piano, harmony, and music theory instruction between 1996 and 2005.
Orchestrator and Music Programmer at Gameloft
January 1, 2024 - Present
Orchestrated and programmed music for the computer game 'Cute invasion'.
Composer at Podcast Rock & Randale
December 31, 2023 - August 31, 2025
Composed and created original music for the podcast series.
Additional Arrangement & Programming at Alvin & The Chipmunks
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Provided additional arrangement and programming for seasons 4 and 5 of the animation series.
Composer at Various Documentaries and Films
December 31, 2022 - August 31, 2025
Composed original scores for documentaries such as 'Combattre Leur Violence', 'Mon Enfant Cheri', 'Réparer les Vivantes', 'Ici tout est loin', and short and feature films including 'American Dream', 'New York 2150', and 'Ensemble'.
Arranger and Programmer at Film and Animation Productions
December 31, 2017 - August 31, 2025
Arranged and programmed music for feature films such as 'Santa & Cie' and contributed to various animation series including 'Calimero 3D', 'Dude, That’s My Ghost!', 'The Green Squad', 'Galactik Football' seasons 1-3, and the musical 'Le comte de Monte-Cristo'.
Music Teacher at Musiques Tangentes
December 31, 2005 - August 31, 2025
Taught piano, harmony, and music theory to students.

Education

Conducting Workshop at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive Workshop
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Film Scoring Workshop at NYU ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop, New York University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Hollywood Music Workshop: Composition, Arrangement and Orchestration at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Hollywood Music Workshop: Composing, Orchestrating and Conducting at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Hollywood Music Workshop: Composing, Orchestrating and Conducting at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Orchestration Course at CNR d’Aubervilliers (National Conservatory)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Harmony Jazz Course at Bill Evans Piano Academy
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Improvised Musics Department at CNR de la Courneuve (National Conservatory)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
First Prize: Piano, Musical Theory, Chamber Music, Music Writing at ENM d’Issy les Moulineaux (National School of Music)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Intensive Workshop at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive workshop With Conrad Pope, William Ross, Angel Velez
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Workshop at NYU ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop, New York University With Michael Levine and Mark Suozzo
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna Composition, arrangement and orchestration With Conrad Pope, Nan Schwartz and Christopher Young
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna Composing, orchestrating and conducting With Conrad Pope
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna Composing, orchestrating and conducting With Conrad Pope
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Course at CNR d’Aubervilliers (National Conservatory) Orchestration course With Guillaume Connesson
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Course at Bill Evans Piano Academy Harmony jazz course
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Course at CNR de la Courneuve (National Conservatory) Improvised Musics Department
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Diploma with multiple First Prizes at ENM d’Issy les Moulineaux (National School of Music)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Workshop at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive workshop
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Workshop at NYU ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop, New York University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Course at CNR d’Aubervilliers (National Conservatory)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Course at Bill Evans Piano Academy
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Course at CNR de la Courneuve (National Conservatory)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
National School of Music at ENM d’Issy les Moulineaux
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Workshop at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Workshop at NYU ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop, New York University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Workshop at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Orchestration course at CNR d’Aubervilliers (National Conservatory)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Harmony jazz course at Bill Evans Piano Academy
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Improvised Musics Department at CNR de la Courneuve (National Conservatory)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
First prize in piano, musical theory, chamber music, music writing at ENM d’Issy les Moulineaux (National School of Music)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997
Intensive Workshop at Los Angeles Film Conducting Intensive workshop
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Film Scoring Workshop at NYU ASCAP Foundation Film Scoring Workshop, New York University
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Hollywood Music Workshop - Vienna at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Hollywood Music Workshop - Vienna at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Hollywood Music Workshop - Vienna at Hollywood Music Workshop Vienna
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Self study Composition, music technology at Self study
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Orchestration course at CNR d’Aubervilliers (National Conservatory)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Harmony jazz course at Bill Evans Piano Academy
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000
Improvised Musics Department at CNR de la Courneuve (National Conservatory)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
First prize in piano, musical theory, chamber music, music writing at ENM d’Issy les Moulineaux (National School of Music)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

Composition, Music Technology (Self Study)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
First Prize in Piano
January 1, 1994 - August 28, 2025
First Prize in Musical Theory
January 1, 1994 - August 28, 2025
First Prize in Chamber Music
January 1, 1994 - August 28, 2025
First Prize in Music Writing
January 1, 1994 - August 28, 2025
SACEM Membership (Performing Rights Organization)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Swiss Work Permit (CH)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Driver’s License Category B
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
SACEM France Performing Rights Organization Membership
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Work Permit CH (Switzerland)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Driver’s License Category B
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
SACEM Performing Rights Organization Membership
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Swiss Work Permit (CH) C
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
French Driver’s License B
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Self study
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
Work permit (Switzerland)
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Driver’s License B
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Performing Rights Organization Membership (SACEM, France)
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
SACEM Membership
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Swiss Work Permit (CH) C
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
Driver’s License B
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Professional Services, Other