CONTACT INFO:
Andreas K. Westmark
+45 28126725
andreaskwestmark@gmail.com
Web: www.andreaswestmark.com
IG: www.instagram.com/andreas.k.w/
Based in Copenhagen, Denmark
SHORT BIO:
My name is Andreas K. Westmark. I’m a composer working with films, contemporary dance and various music acts. With a background as a recording and touring musician, traveling around Europe and Russia for 5 years, my first encounter with film composition was for the short ‘In the Soil’ (2021) by director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen.
The short had its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2021, nominated for Palme d’Or.
The score was nominated for an EKKO shortlist award in 2022.
Among working on various film projects, I debuted as a composer working with contemporary dance in 2023. ‘THE WATCHERS’, a piece by choreographer Dorotea Saykaly was performed by Dansk Danseteater in July 2023.
I strive to keep curious and honor the creative force of a “beginner-mindset”, while simultaneously delivering quality work in collaboration with quality people.
My creative outlet could be described as minimalistic compositions with an urge for maximalist sounds. Naturally, it all depends on what the project and story calls for, but I definitely have a soft spot for electro-acoustic sounds that explore melancholic, dark and confrontational expressions. In a quest to create something distinct, I love fusing traditional instrumentation with abstract sounds and a sprinkle of “digital black magic”.
Though, what I love the most about making films is working closely together with a director and getting to know them by creating new languages and creative worlds together.
WORK:
CURRENT PROJECTS (2024-2025)
2024-2025: Composer, feature film; Nipster, by director Sunniva Eir, produced by Carbs Film
2024: Composer, short; Solo Rosa, by director Sif Lina Lambæk, Super16 graduation film
2024: Composer, short; Crocodile King, by director Terji Mohr, Super16 graduation film
PAST PROJECTS:
2024: Composer, short; Skærmtid, by director Adrian Jalily, production from National Film School of Denmark
2024: Composer, short; Betonhjerte, by director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen, Super16
2024: Composer, short; Måske i Marts, by director Mikkel Kehlert, Super16
2024: Composer, feature documentary; How To Eat An Elephant, by director Sebastian Krogh, produced by Enfant Terrible Studio
2024: Composer & sound designer, short documentary; Kiki og Carlo, by director Smilla Dreinø Khonsari, production from National Film School of Denmark
2024: Composer, animation short; Kimchi Princess, by director Lin Jo Skytte, production from National Film School of Denmark
2023: Composer, contemporary dance; THE WATCHERS, by choreographer Dorotea Saykaly, Danish Dance Theater
2023: Composer, short documentary; Tør Du Drømme om Døden? / When We Die, by director Smilla Dreinø Khonsari
2023: Composer & assistant mixer, short; Træer Malet i Tjære / Trees Painted in Tar, by director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen
2023: Co-composer & composer assistant, TV Documentary series; Pigen På Den Lukkede, by director C.V. Andersen / TV2
2022: Co-composer & composer assistant, TV Series; A Good Family, by directors Petri Karra & Antti Pesonen
2022: Composer assistant, short; Kalb, by director Friedrich Tiedtke
2022: Composer & sound designer, animation short; Lament, by director Anne Hodgers, The Animation Workshop
2021: Composer, short; Det er i Jorden / In the Soil, by director Casper Rudolf Emil Kjeldsen
EDUCATION & INTERNSHIP:
2023- SDMK / Den Danske Filmskole; Master in Film Composition
2019-2023: Sonic College; Bachelor in Sound Design
2022: Internship at film composer Kaspar Kaae; 5 month internship
2021: HKU Muziek en Technologie; Exchange semester studying composition in The Netherlands
2012-2018: School of life; Touring all around Europe and Russia (700+ shows)
2012-2013: Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium
Danish