TOM BERGE
Soundtracks for visual media
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About Me
'Music is a language that has the magical ability to convey emotion without words - the best thing about my job is that I'm always discovering new ways that I can use music to support story, tone and character '
Tom Berge is an acclaimed British composer and jazz pianist based in Bristol, UK, whose work bridges the creative worlds of improvisation, composition, performance and media scoring. He has written for BBC, SKY and ITV and other production companies. He grew up in Bath and studied piano at Leeds Conservatoire where he was awarded the Conservatoire Prize. With a foundation in jazz performance and a deep passion for storytelling through music, Tom has built a versatile career that spans live performance, studio composition and education.
Sample TRACKS
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recent titles
bafta longlisted
‘Brain space’
A Film by LAura Tofarides
Tom teamed up with filmmaker/animator Laura Tofarides and Josh Flynn, animator/puppet-maker at Aardman Animations, Bristol to produce music for Laura's Feature short 'Brain Space'. This beautiful, award winning animated film follows the internal world of Rhi who explores the fears and impulses that shape our internal world. When her inner child is threatened by the shadows of her own trauma, her fear turns to anger and she must fight back to regain control. From desperation to acceptance, she learns to choose life.
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR BAFTA LONGLIST
SILVER AWARD
FOR BEST STOP-MOTION
PORTLAND FESTIVAL 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR 2025 SHORT FILM COMPETITION
BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL 2025
Tom with Laura Tofarides and Josh Flynn at Aardman Animations
new album ‘possibilities’
out NOW…
news
‘Possibilities’ features music for screen blending electronic sounds with live strings from the Carducci Quartet. The album also features many of the top musicians in Bristol, UK. Out Now on Spotify/Apple Music and other major streaming platforms…
