I am a versatile, highly experienced, multi-lingual composer, producer, pianist and Logic Pro expert with a track record of award-winning scores for film, TV and advertising. I lead creative teams and drive projects from concept to final mix, bringing a collaborative, upbeat approach to every session. As a natural team leader, I have built and led teams of 30+ of the finest composers, musicians and producers, collaborating across borders in English, French and German to create compelling music experiences for trailers, commercials and television.…

Nicolas Neidhardt

I am a versatile, highly experienced, multi-lingual composer, producer, pianist and Logic Pro expert with a track record of award-winning scores for film, TV and advertising. I lead creative teams and drive projects from concept to final mix, bringing a collaborative, upbeat approach to every session. As a natural team leader, I have built and led teams of 30+ of the finest composers, musicians and producers, collaborating across borders in English, French and German to create compelling music experiences for trailers, commercials and television.…

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I am a versatile, highly experienced, multi-lingual composer, producer, pianist and Logic Pro expert with a track record of award-winning scores for film, TV and advertising. I lead creative teams and drive projects from concept to final mix, bringing a collaborative, upbeat approach to every session.

As a natural team leader, I have built and led teams of 30+ of the finest composers, musicians and producers, collaborating across borders in English, French and German to create compelling music experiences for trailers, commercials and television.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Composer, Head of Production at RIVAL
December 31, 2022 - Present
Leading a team of 30+ composers, musicians and producers to create music for trailers, advertising and TV.
Creative Director, Founder, Composer at Go WEST Music
January 1, 2013 - Present
Film scoring, radio jingles, artist development; focus on France and Germany.
CEO at Aktion! Entertainment, Publishing & Recording Studio
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
Wrote/produced 75+ albums and singles (#1 hit in France) for French artists and bands, plus commercials, jingles, documentary and TV-show scores.
House Band Member at CANAL+
January 1, 1998 - October 12, 2025
Performed in over 1500 prime-time live TV shows as a back-up band member for SEAL, TOM JONES, Ben Harper, and more.
Founder, Composer, Producer at RIVAL
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of 30+ of the finest composers, musicians and producers. We produce music for trailers, advertisement & TV.
Creative Director, Founder, Composer at Go WEST Music
January 1, 2013 - Present
Film-scoring, Radio Jingles, Artist Development; Focus on France and Germany
CEO at Aktion! Entertainment, Publishing & Recording Studio
December 31, 2012 - October 12, 2025
I wrote/produced 75+ albums and singles (#1 hit in France) for French artists and bands as well as a multitude of commercials, jingles, documentary and tv-show scores.
House band at CANAL+
December 31, 1998 - October 12, 2025
I performed in over 1500 prime-time live tv shows (Nulle Part Ailleurs, Les Nuls l’Emission) as a member of the back-up band for SEAL, TOM JONES, Ben Harper…
Founder, Composer, Producer at RIVAL
January 1, 2023 - Present
Leading a team of 30+ of the finest composers, musicians and producers. We produce music for trailers, advertisement & TV.
Creative Director, Founder, Composer at Go WEST Music
January 1, 2013 - Present
Film scoring, radio jingles, artist development; focus on France and Germany.
CEO at Aktion! Entertainment, Publishing & Recording Studio
January 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025
I wrote/produced 75+ albums and singles ( #1 hit in France ) for French artists and bands as well as a multitude of commercials, jingles, documentary and tv-show scores.
House Band Member at CANAL+
January 1, 1998 - October 12, 2025
I performed in over 1500 prime-time live TV shows (Nulle Part Ailleurs, Les Nuls l’Emission) as a member of the back-up band for SEAL, TOM JONES, Ben Harper…
Founder, Composer, Producer at RIVAL
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and leader of Rival in Los Angeles, driving a team of 30+ composers, musicians and producers. We create music for trailers, advertisement and TV, overseeing creative direction, scheduling, and seamless collaboration across departments to deliver high-impact sonic branding.
Creative Director, Founder, Composer at Go WEST Music
January 1, 2013 - Present
Creative director and founder specializing in film scoring, radio jingles and artist development with focus on France and Germany; lead creative direction, project management, and musical development for clients and partners.
CEO at Aktion! Entertainment, Publishing & Recording Studio
January 1, 2012 - October 15, 2025
Led operations as CEO; wrote/produced 75+ albums and singles (including a #1 hit in France) and created numerous commercials, jingles, documentaries and TV-show scores.
House Band at Canal+
December 31, 1997 - October 14, 2025
Performed as a member of Canal+ house band in over 1500 prime-time live TV shows, serving as backup musicians for international acts (e.g., SEAL, TOM JONES, Ben Harper).
Founder, Composer, Producer at RIVAL
January 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Leading a team of 30+ composers, musicians and producers to create music for trailers, advertising and TV.
Creative Director, Founder, Composer at Go WEST Music
January 1, 2013 - November 25, 2025
Film-scoring, radio jingles, artist development with a focus on France and Germany.
CEO at Aktion! Entertainment, Publishing & Recording Studio
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Wrote/produced 75+ albums and singles (#1 hit in France) for French artists and bands, plus a multitude of commercials, jingles, documentary and TV-show scores.
House Band Member at CANAL+
December 31, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Performed in over 1500 prime-time live TV shows (Nulle Part Ailleurs, Les Nuls l’Emission) as a backup band member for SEAL, TOM JONES, Ben Harper.

Education

Jazz Piano & Arrangement at C.I.M. Paris
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987
Music theory & Classical Piano at Conservatoire National Issy-les-Moulineaux
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Jazz Piano & Arrangement at C.I.M. Paris
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987
Music Theory & Classical Piano at Conservatoire National Issy-les-Moulineaux
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Jazz Piano & Arrangement at C.I.M. Paris
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1987
Music Theory & Classical Piano at Conservatoire National Issy-les-Moulineaux
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1989
Jazz Piano & Arrangement at C.I.M. Paris
January 1, 1983 - December 31, 1987
Music Theory & Classical Piano at Conservatoire National Issy-les-Moulineaux
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989

Qualifications

Clio Awards 2 wins
October 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Best Trailer & Best Teaser for 'Blonde'
Golden Trailer Awards win
May 15, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Best Blockbuster Trailer for Mission: Impossible

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other