James Peter Moffatt
Thesis title: Scores for Streamers: Netflix, Amazon, and the Role of the Film Music Composer
University email: j.moffatt@liverpool.ac.uk
Biography:
James Peter Moffatt is a Composer & Academic who has scored numerous international films including BAFTA shortlisted ‘We Are Dancers’ and the multi-award- winning ‘House of Cardin’. His work has been broadcast and recognised by the BBC, Venice Film Festival, Rolling Stone Magazine, Vice, and The Hollywood Reporter, collaborating with Academy-Award and BAFTA winning personnel. James is also the recipient of UKRI funding, pursuing a PhD in Film Music and Streaming Platforms at the University of Liverpool, and is a Senior Lecturer in Film Music and Composing for Screen at Leeds Conservatoire and University of Huddersfield.
Teaching and learning:
James teaches part time as a Senior Lecturer in Film Music at Leeds Conservatoire and a Lecturer in Composing for Screen at University of Huddersfield. He has also given numerous guest lectures and masterclasses at University of Liverpool and Leeds Beckett University.
Conference papers:
Moffatt J P. (2023) LOTRs: The Power of the Rings – Blockbuster Streaming and the Role of the Composer. Music and the Moving Image Conference.
Moffatt J P. (2022) Tudum! - Netflix, Hans Zimmer, and Sonic Branding. Music and the Moving Image Conference.
Moffatt J P. (2021) Amazon and the Prime Age of Independent Feature Film Scoring: The Music of Manchester by the Sea Music and the Moving Image Conference.
Moffatt J P. (2020) Netflix, Daredevil, and the Changing Aesthetics of ‘Film’ Music. Music and the Moving Image Conference.
Interests:
Film, Music, Composition, Media, Streaming, Technology, Culture, Sociology.
External links:
www.jamespetermoffatt.com
Supervisors:
Dr Robert Strachan (Primary)
Dr Paul Turowski (Secondary)