Maarten de Rooij - Multimedia composer

filmscience

Feb 22

Up-and-coming Dutch media composers show their recent work and tell us who they are

Maarten de Rooij is a 25-year-old autodidact multimedia composer. After experimenting with various genres of music in high school, a deep love for film inspired him to delve into the realm of composing film music. With the help of books and YouTube, he started learning the tricks of the trade and was happy to compose music for various commercials, short films, and YouTube videos over the last few years. His work included campaigns for Fanta, Cameranu, and the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport. Characterized by a hybrid mix of traditional and experimental sounds, Maarten always tries to infuse his music with a sense of liveliness. In early 2024, he completed his first-ever feature-length project; a documentary called “de Queeste”.

Currently, he is also in the final stages of completing his degree in Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at the Eindhoven University of Technology. Given the rapid development of digital technologies and the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, big challenges and opportunities await. Maarten is excited about the opportunity to integrate his degree into his composing profession.

visit maartenderooij.com

Project Video’s

ACTIE! GGD-arts vertelt in eigen actiefilm over de bijwerkingen van coronavaccins

COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign, Dutch Ministry of Health, Sports, and Welfare.

Eindbaas zijn met Kalvijn TV reclame

Final project of Kalvijn’s campaign for Fanta.

Documentary: De Queeste

The 2024 documentary De Queeste follows three farming pioneers in their quest for more sustainable agricultural systems. They engage in compelling conversations with various experts and stakeholders, delving into their struggles, opportunities, and doubts related to their journey.