I am James Dorman, a UK-based composer who writes for TV and film, blending detailed orchestral color with an experimental edge of electronica. I work across wildlife documentaries, factual entertainment, and drama for clients like the BBC, Netflix, Discovery, National Geographic, ITV Studios, and CH4, crafting scores, fanfares, and sound installations. I love exploring the full palette of sound — from orchestral textures to ambient electronics — and I regularly collaborate with independent ensembles and arts festivals. My goal is to serve the storytelling, delivering memorable musical moments that enhance on-screen narratives.…

James Dorman

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I am James Dorman, a UK-based composer who writes for TV and film, blending detailed orchestral color with an experimental edge of electronica. I work across wildlife documentaries, factual entertainment, and drama for clients like the BBC, Netflix, Discovery, National Geographic, ITV Studios, and CH4, crafting scores, fanfares, and sound installations. I love exploring the full palette of sound — from orchestral textures to ambient electronics — and I regularly collaborate with independent ensembles and arts festivals. My goal is to serve the storytelling, delivering memorable musical moments that enhance on-screen narratives.…

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I am James Dorman, a UK-based composer who writes for TV and film, blending detailed orchestral color with an experimental edge of electronica. I work across wildlife documentaries, factual entertainment, and drama for clients like the BBC, Netflix, Discovery, National Geographic, ITV Studios, and CH4, crafting scores, fanfares, and sound installations.

I love exploring the full palette of sound — from orchestral textures to ambient electronics — and I regularly collaborate with independent ensembles and arts festivals. My goal is to serve the storytelling, delivering memorable musical moments that enhance on-screen narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer at Humble Bee Films
May 4, 2026 - Present
TV documentary 'Secrets of the Amazon' - title/theme music and incidental music

Education

BAmusic (Jazz) at Leeds Conservatiore
September 19, 1994 - May 12, 1997
Studies in composition and arranging at Leeds Conservatoire
January 11, 2030 - June 30, 2026

Qualifications

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    DNA Journey (entire series)

    Celebrities take a DNA to discover their ancestors (ususally unknown) histories. Often suprising, sometimes shocking often emotional the music had to imply movement between scenes, establish a geographical location, evoke suprise and also reflect emotions the guests would experience as a part of this process.
    (Music composed for entire series)

    BBC TV series 'Attenborough's Natural Curiosities'

    In this TV series Sir David Attenborough examines interesting and unusual animal behaviour. The music brief was for the sound to evoke intruge, mystery and wonder.