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Matthijs Kieboom is a principal teacher of Film and Game Composition at ArtEZ University of the Arts in Enschede, Netherlands, where he educates the next generation of composers. As an active composer for film and television since 2009, he has established himself as a versatile creator whose work spans dramatic series, feature films, documentaries, and short productions.
His research and creative interests center on thematic and melodic composition with a boundless fusion of genres and unique sounds. Kieboom's approach involves using special instruments, orchestras, and ensembles to craft distinctive sonic identities for each production. His work demonstrates expertise in film scoring, game composition, orchestration, documentary music, and sound design, with particular emphasis on creating emotional narratives through musical storytelling.
Analysis of Kieboom's recent compositions reveals consistent excellence across multiple formats and genres, from the dramatic tension of crime series like Van der Valk to the atmospheric beauty of nature documentaries such as Wolf. His work demonstrates technical mastery of contemporary orchestration techniques while maintaining strong melodic foundations that serve the narrative purpose of each production.
- Young Composer Award at the Transatlantyk Film Festival (2011)
- Young Talent Award in Krakow at the FMF (2013)
- Buma Film Music Award for Loving Ibiza
- IFMCA Award Nominee for Best Original Score for Wolf (2023)
- IFMCA Award Nominee for Best Original Score for Wild (2019)
- Five Continents International Film Festival Winner for Short Calf Muscle (2019)
- Reel Music Award Nominee for Ninjas Down the Street (2022)
As an educator, Kieboom mentors students in film and game composition techniques at ArtEZ University of the Arts. His professional activities include both composing original scores and orchestrating for various productions, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of the music creation process from conceptualization to final production. His work portfolio reflects significant engagement with Dutch media production while also reaching international audiences through series like Van der Valk.
