Marius Hoffmann is a German, Wellington-based media composer. After successfully completing his postgraduate degree in Psychology and working on emotion-focused neuroscientific research, Marius decided to follow his passion and became a composer when he arrived in New Zealand in 2016. He studied Music Production at Middlesex University London and finished his Master of Fine Arts in Film Music at Victoria University of Wellington.
Marius is fascinated by the poignant power music has in cinematic storytelling. He focuses on neoclassical, hybrid, and ambient music styles, and is currently working in the music industry as a composer of ambient pieces and songs for international library music catalogues.
Alongside his work as a composer, Marius is also an experienced piano teacher with over eight years of teaching experience, guiding students of all ages to discover their creativity and confidence through music. He is a committee member of the New Zealand Screen Music and Sound Guild, where he actively supports young people who are passionate about entering the field of screen music.