Peter Albrecht

Hey! I’m Peter Albrecht – a film and media composer based in Frankfurt, Germany – and I’d love to share a few things about myself and my work with you.

Since graduating from the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, I’ve been passionately composing and producing music for film, television, and visual media. What defines my work is that it doesn’t follow a single genre or template. I’ve created music for a wide spectrum of formats – from feature films like VENA, to documentaries such as Denn dieses Leben lebst nur Du by Douglas Wolfsperger, and television series for ZDF and ARD. My portfolio also includes podcast jingles, international co-productions like MAJINI (with filmmakers in Tanzania), and commercial work for brands such as VITRA, LAMY, DRK, Deloitte, and Mercedes-Benz.

What excites me most about composing is the unique role music plays in storytelling – its ability to reveal what the image cannot say. It can shift the tone of a scene, amplify emotions, or take the audience somewhere entirely unexpected. Even when barely perceived, music holds presence. Sometimes, it becomes a character of its own – filled with tension, atmosphere, and subtext.

That’s why working closely with directors is essential to me. I value the dialogue that turns abstract ideas into sound – shaping a musical identity that feels emotionally true and narratively grounded. These conversations, the trust and shared vision, are where the most meaningful scores begin.

My journey into music wasn’t linear – and that’s what shaped it. I started with the piano, then moved to drums, guitar, and synthesizers. After performing in cover bands, I discovered that writing my own music gave me the drive I was searching for. That led me into EDM and techno, and eventually to a deep interest in harmony and musical structure. I studied musicology at Goethe University in Frankfurt, where I immersed myself in a wide range of musical eras and genres – a perspective that now informs my scoring work every day.

At the Filmakademie, I translated that diverse musical foundation into hands-on experience. I composed music for over 40 film projects, collaborating with filmmakers across genres, formats, and cinematic styles. Highlights included conducting the Žilina Symphony Orchestra in Slovakia and recording original scores with the Babelsberg Film Orchestra – experiences that profoundly shaped my musical identity.

I’m proud that several of the films I’ve scored have been recognized internationally. My music for the LAMY commercial received a Clio Music Award, while ANNA – A Tale For Tomorrow won Best Music at the Shorts Film Festival Offenburg and premiered at the 2024 Max Ophüls Festival. VENA, for which I composed the original score, was nominated for the German Film Award 2025. Other projects featuring my music have been showcased and awarded at renowned festivals such as the First Steps Award, Young Director Award, German Business Film Award, and the BAFTA Student Awards.