Biography

Biggi Hilmars is an Icelandic composer and artist known for his emotive and cinematic music, blending classical soundscapes with contemporary electronic elements. With a unique ability to craft deeply moving and captivating compositions, he has established himself as one of the most intriguing composers of today. His career spans diverse releases and collaborations, including music for award-winning films, television series, documentaries, and advertisements for globally recognized brands. Twice nominated at the Icelandic Music Awards and once at the Music and Sound Awards for 'Best original Score', his work has earned international acclaim, featuring in films and TV productions worldwide.

His music is characterized by lyrical and impactful melodies, where finely crafted string arrangements and electronic textures create a distinctive sonic landscape. Drawing inspiration from Icelandic nature, emotional depth, and melancholic beauty, he captivates listeners and evokes powerful emotions. With his latest release, "An t-Eilean (aka The Island)" (Music from the Original TV Series), Biggi continues to deepen his artistry, delivering an auditory experience that resonates profoundly and immerses audiences in the narrative.

Recent film and television credits include the Cannes Grand Prix 2025 award-winning drama series "An t-Eilean (aka The Island)", starring Sorcha Groundsell, produced by BAFTA Award winning Black Camel Pictures and directed by Tom Sullivan, "All Eyes on Me" full feature film by Pascal Payant, for which Biggi received nomination for 'Best original score and album of the year' at this years Icelandic Music Awards. The award-winning box-office hit "Wilding" co-composed with Jon Hopkins, produced and directed by multi-Emmy award winning David Allen of Passion Pictures. The BBC Natural History Unit wildlife series "Wild Scandinavia", directed by award-winning Tuppence Stone (Human Planet, Wild Alaska), the Grierson Trust award-winning factual feature documentary "A Year in the Ice: Arctic Drift". The Nordic TV drama series "Thin Ice" (Yellowbird and Sagafilm), for which Biggi was nominated for the "Best original score" at The Icelandic Music Awards in 2021.
- IMDb mini biography by: Birgir Hilmarsson