JAMES VADER

JAMES VADER

James Vader is a film and media composer based in Sydney, Australia. He creates music for projects internationally, specialising in crafting orchestral, electronic, and hybrid scores that add layers of emotional depth and enhance the overall storytelling experience.

Recently, he has composed music for dramas such as Exception (2024), Luna (2024), Speechless (2024), Fear & Trembling (2023), Us (2023), and Solitarity (2022), as well as for the fantasy film Goliath (2022) and the sci-fi Riley (2022), which won Best Original Score at Best Shorts, 2022.

In addition to his work in film, James has collaborated with creative agencies to create music for videos, television commercials, and projects associated with environmental and charity organisations and well-known global brands. He has also composed music for movie trailers, video games, and production company logos, as well as sound design for various short films.

Before becoming established as a composer, James worked as a cinema projectionist in Sydney and Canberra. While living in Berlin, he worked as a musician and studied orchestration and film composition. Since 2020, James has been based in Sydney, creating music for filmmakers and corporate clients.