James Peter Moffatt

James Peter Moffatt is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, focusing on Film Music Composition and the evolving role of composers in the film industry. His academic work includes a PhD funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, investigating the composer's role through practice-led research. He holds a 1st Class BA Honours in Music Production & Performance and a Master's with Distinction in Music for the Moving Image.

His professional career spans composing award-winning film scores, including for 'Mansfield 66/67' and 'House of Cardin,' collaborating with industry professionals like Ben Wilkins and Academy Award winners. He also produces and performs with artists such as Cat Una.

Research interests include interdisciplinary music practices, contemporary film-music industry dynamics, and the impact of industrial transformations on creative processes. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, and the Hollywood Reporter, alongside collaborations with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Netflix's High-End TV music editorial program.