Theme Two is an award-winning composer duo formed by Xiangming Niu and Jamie Alpherts, based in Amsterdam. They started collaborating in 2024, and have since been composing, producing, and arranging music for films and theatres together. Most recently, their work was awarded with an Honorable Mention for the European Talent Award at SoundTrack Cologne 2025 and was named a finalist at BIFSC 2026

In film, their recent work has received notable international recognition, including the Best Original Soundtrack at the 13th Shortcutz Amsterdam Annual Awards, Best  Documentary Short at the Warsaw International Film Festival, and being longlisted for the Oscars. Their films have also been nominated at IDFA, Hot Docs, Netherlands Film Festival, Kaboom Animation Festival and Go Short – International Short Film Festival, among others. Their work has been showcased in commercial and major cinemas, on national television broadcasts, and across streaming platforms such as MUBI, Prime Video, and NPO Start.

In theatre, they have written for major productions including Hamlet (Beijing People’s Art Theatre), and Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus (Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre). Their music has also featured in performances by the Academy of Theatre and Dance (Amsterdam).

Master graduates of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Xiangming and Jamie bring a shared foundation in classical composition and a wide-ranging curiosity for cross-cultural, cross-media storytelling. Drawing on a wide range of musical genres, their works bring an eclectic and authentic approach to contemporary media and the performing arts.