Film Composer & Sound Designer
Music that carries the cut
Original score, audio branding and sound design for film, advertising and media — from solo piano to full orchestra to synthesised worlds.
Still from Vaulie — ICON
Score by Florian Knapp
Selected Work
Scores, spots and sound worlds
A cross-section of commissioned music: national advertising campaigns, documentary scoring, short film and rescoring work, and autonomous compositions for ensemble and orchestra.
Other music
Releases & productions
Releases and productions outside of commissioned work.
Einzelmännchen — “Angelo”
Electronic music released as Einzelmännchen. Full album, nine tracks.
Einzelmännchen — “Compulsion”
Earlier electronic release, including “My Speech” and “Tough”.
STASJ — “Little Girl”
Production work for the artist project STASJ (Stefanie Janssen).
What I do
From first cue to final mix
Every project starts with the picture and the brief. You get music written for your edit — not a library search — delivered in the stems and formats your post team actually needs.
Original Score
Custom composition for feature film, documentary, short form and games. Orchestral, hybrid or fully electronic, written to picture and timed to your cut.
Music for Advertising
Campaign music and arrangements that survive a 30-second slot — including versioning for cutdowns, social edits and international markets.
Audio Branding
A recognisable sonic identity for companies, freelancers and creators: sound logo, brand theme and a consistent kit across every touchpoint.
Sound Design & Foley
Synthesised textures, designed effects and recorded foley — atmospheres built to sit under dialogue instead of fighting it.
Songwriting, Mixing & Recording
Original songs across genres, plus production, recording and mixing — delivered as a finished master or as separated stems.
About
A violinist who writes for picture
Classically trained, conservatory educated, and equally at home in a DAW as in front of an ensemble.
I write music for film, advertising and media — and I have spent over a decade playing violin in an orchestra, which is still how I hear a score before I write a note of it.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Film Music Composition from ArtEZ Conservatorium. My work has been commissioned by Ludwig & Loehn, Audioforce and Massive Music, and has run in campaigns for Grazia and Vaulie.
I composed the score for the feature film “Taxi Stories”, and have a long background producing synthesiser music and sound design for bands, dance choreography and music theatre — work that shaped how I build texture and atmosphere under a scene.
Good to know
Questions, answered
The short version of who I am, what you get and how a project starts.
Who is Florian Knapp?
Florian Knapp is a film composer and sound designer based in Berlin, Germany. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Film Music Composition from ArtEZ Conservatorium, composed the score for the feature film Taxi Stories, and has written music for campaigns for Grazia and Vaulie. His work has been commissioned by Ludwig & Loehn, Audioforce and Massive Music.
What kind of music does he write?
Original score for film, documentary, short form and games; music for advertising including cutdowns and international versions; audio branding; sound design and foley; and songwriting, mixing and recording. Styles range from solo piano to full orchestra to fully electronic.
What do clients receive?
Music written to picture and timed to the cut, delivered as a finished master or as separated stems in the formats the post-production team needs.
Which works on this site are pitches?
Items marked “Pitch / unreleased” are pitch scores that were not released as final campaign music, for example Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Waitrose, Vaillant and Terra X. They show compositional work, not broadcast credits.
Does Florian Knapp work remotely?
Yes. He works worldwide and remotely, based in Berlin, Germany.
How can I commission a score?
Send an enquiry through the form on the contact section or write to florianknapp@gmx.de with format, length, deadline and the mood you are after. Serious enquiries are usually answered within two working days.
Get in touch
Let's score your picture
Tell me about the project — format, length, deadline and the mood you are after. I reply to every serious enquiry, usually within two working days.