Kristian Sensini is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter with over 20 years of experience in film and television scoring, blending his background in jazz, classical music, and rock. His approach to music has earned him recognition as a voting member of the European Film Academy, the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards), and the Hollywood Music in Media Academy. Sensini’s deep passion for musical storytelling has led to collaborations with visionary directors on a variety of projects, including animated films, TV series, independent films, and documentaries. His work with acclaimed filmmaker and Academy member Signe Baumane resulted in two critically acclaimed animated films, Rocks in My Pockets and My Love Affair With Marriage. Both films received international recognition, earning awards at the Annecy Film Festival and nominations for prestigious honors such as the European Film Awards, along with notable attention during the Oscar race. Sensini’s works has been recognized with two nominations at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards and an impressive ten nominations at the Jerry Goldsmith Awards. His work on animated films has also garnered several accolades, including nominations and wins at the ColonneSonore Award and the Musicomics Award. Over the course of his career, he has studied under iconic composers such as Ennio Morricone, Ludovic Bource, Nicola Piovani, Michael Giacchino, Bruno Coulais, Hans Zimmer, Dave Grusin, and orchestrator Conrad Pope.
Sensini serves as a board member of the Italian Association of Film Music Composers (ACMF), once led by Ennio Morricone. He is also an active member of ASCAP, SIAE, and the American Society of Composers and Lyricists. extended bio
“I consider Kristian to be an extraordinary and versatile musician, especially in his ability to adapt his compositions to animated cinema— a medium that is certainly not easy to approach. What strikes me most about him is his remarkable artistic creativity and, in particular, his ability to infuse his compositions with a distinct musical humor, expertly adapting to curious, paradoxical, and often challenging situations that arise in the films of Signe Baumane. I regard him as a composer of great talent and am truly honored to call him a friend.” Bruno Bozzetto, Director, Academy member
