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James Ryan Cullen

Composer | Sound Designer

James Cullen is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer who works in many sonic landscapes to deliver compelling and passionate musical storytelling. 

 

James is highly passionate about media scoring. Under the Mentorship of Auckland-based Composer, Mike Newport, he has written trailer music to be signed with publishers in Los Angeles and London and assisted on films that have premiered at the New Zealand International Film Festival in 2023. James has also scored several short films and begun working in the video game industry with sound designing and scoring.  

 

In addition to Media Scoring, James is also highly engaged in the contemporary classical and pop music scenes of Auckland, with various collaborations with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra and ensemble arrangements for popular music recording.

James is an inspiration to work with. At every step of the creative process, from original conception, through each round of feedback to final touches he brings a passion and enthusiasm to everything he does. Always responding to feedback as an opportunity, and ready to spark new ideas that can mean each piece is special. He’s a patient collaborator and a genuine talent. I couldn’t recommend him enough.

Sam Geri - Director

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