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James Moffatt is an award-winning composer, musician, record producer, and academic affiliated with the University of Huddersfield (Lecturer in Composing for Screen) and Leeds Beckett University (Senior Lecturer in Film Music). He has scored internationally recognized films like BAFTA shortlisted ‘We Are Dancers’ and Student Oscar-nominated ‘House of Cardin’.
- PhD in Film Music and Video-On-Demand Streaming Platforms, University of Liverpool (2023)
- MA in Film Music, Leeds Beckett University (2017)
- Bachelor in Film Music, Leeds Beckett University (2016)
His research focuses on the impact of streaming platforms (Netflix, Amazon Prime) on film scoring aesthetics, addressing platform capitalism, digitisation, and creative labor in cultural industries. He actively explores intersections between composition, media studies, and music technology.
James’s recent work examines the evolving role of composers in the digital age, with outputs spanning soundtrack production, digital distribution, and comparative analyses of streaming-era media. His expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to cultural industries and digital technologies.
Scientific Awards
- AHRC funding recipient for PhD research
Advising and Grants: Pursued AHRC-funded PhD research on film music in the streaming era. Supervised work includes collaborative projects with industry professionals.
