James Rees

Sound Designer, Sound Editor, Sound Mixer

Originally from the Bahamas, James studied English and Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. He has worked as a researcher in the fields of virus vector entomology and aquatic toxicology. He will graduate from CalArts in 2010 with an MFA in Film and Video, having completed two 16mm films, HULA BABY and Tiswin. The films focus on motion and time, both circular and linear, and are intended to be accompanied by a musical performance. The viola has always been a passion, and he continues playing and writing. In 2007, James completed his first rock opera, The Fecal-Oral Route (based on the method of disease transmission,) and performed it at a few locations in North Florida.