James Wesley Stemple is a renowned composer of music for film and television, known for his versatility and ability to adapt his style to suit each project's unique character. With a state-of-the-art music production facility on The Lot in West Hollywood, he has access to a vast and eclectic collection of musical instruments from around the world, which he uses in innovative and unconventional ways.
Stemple's goal is to blend the best of both the acoustic and digital worlds to create premium sound and exceptional value. He is comfortable working on projects of all sizes, from domestic to international, and has composed music for a wide range of formats, including features, television, documentaries, animation, commercials, and live performance.
Throughout his career, Stemple has worked with world-class musicians in locations all over the globe, including London, Rio de Janeiro, Sofia, Johannesburg, and numerous locations in the United States. He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and has worked on over 20 films, scores of commercials, and hundreds of hours of music for television.
Stemple has been recognized for his talents with numerous accolades, including being selected as a Sundance Composing Fellow, a Peer Judge for the Emmy Awards and Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, and being featured in radio interviews, university lectures, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety. His first concert work, "Sleeping Giant," won first prize in a national media music competition and was awarded a premiere by the Denver Symphony Orchestra.
Stemple's unique approach to composition involves creating colorful, imaginative, and custom-tailored sonic fabrics that are tailored to his clients' specific needs. He aims to elevate his clients' projects to new heights by crafting intriguing and one-of-a-kind musical solutions.
Currently, Stemple is featured in a few of his signature scores, including "WALT & EL GRUPO," "SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS," and "BUKOWSKI: BORN INTO THIS."
