In 1969, the 26-year-old Hoffert co-founded Lighthouse, a rock group that sold millions of records and earned three Juno Awards as one of Canada's leading pop bands. His film music earned him a San Francisco Film Festival and three SOCAN Film Composer of the Year awards and included films such as The Proud Rider (1971), The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972), Outrageous!
In 1969, at age 26, Hoffert co-established Lighthouse, a rock band that achieved massive sales and won three Juno Awards as one of Canada's leading pop acts. His film scores were recognized with a San Francisco Film Festival award and three SOCAN Film Composer of the Year awards for films including The Proud Rider (1971), The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972), and Outrageous!