I specialise in sound for film & multi-media
Greetings! I'm Wellington based sound recordist James Dunlop.
I've recorded sound, created music and crafted sound for projects ranging from feature films to documentaries, multi-media, theatre and dance. If you have a project that needs sound or music then I can, and would like to help you.
I specialise mainly in location sound - working as both a boom operator and a sound mixer, but I can also create professional quality film scores, edit dialogue and create sound design .
Contact me at: dunlop.sound@gmail.com
Phone: 021 121 5873
Check out my IMDB page! https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5031095/?ref_=fn_al_nm_11
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Planet of the Apes!
23/2/24
Not often I get to play with the big boys, but they brought me in to do some pick ups for this one. It was agood, fun, and hectic time. I'm glad to get the opportunity. Nice to see the film is being well received too. Trailer is below.
The Moon is Upside Down
20/12/23
I was a boom operator for this independent piece of Kiwiana. It's now hitting film festivals across the world and it's well worth a look. It features some amazing performances from some of our veteran New Zealand actors. The trailer is below.
Darkest Light
12/12/23
We've finished the final cut! Congratulations to Floris Van Gaalen for completing his first feature length film. Also a huge round of applause to the hard working skeleton crew who made it, and the phenomenal actors who came on board.
See the trailer below:
Northspur!
23/8/23
Northspur (now known as Battle Cabin) has entered the international Arena. It's been released in the UK through Vertical, and is on all the platforms over there like Youtube, Google Play, Sky Store, Rakuten TV etc.
Congrats to all involved. As the solo soundie on this one it was hard work but it's paying off, so it's nice to see it get some recognition.
Check out the trailer below:
Millie Lies Low
23/10/21
I had the good fortune to be a boom op on this feature film from Michelle Saville. It has an interesting relatable story from a director and writer with a unique voice. It's well worth your time.
See the trailer below:
Coming Home in the Dark
29/5/21
I got the privilege to be a boom op on this harrowing thriller. After a successful run on the film festival circuit it's soon to be released in cinemas on Thursday the 28th of August.
Killer Sofa!
5/5/20
Once known as My Lover My Lazy Boy. I've finished the score and sound design, and the mix has now all been completed for this fantastically weird feature film. Available on Amazon Prime and can also be viewed at: https://ondemand.academycinemas.co.nz
See the Trailer below!
Status Pending
5/9/18
Status: Sound recorded, dialogue editing done, music produced, film sound mixed: - so it's finished and hitting theatres now. Congrats team for all your hard work! See the trailer below.
The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie's Botanarium
Finished the recording anddialogue editing for this fantastically weird and wonderful journey into the land of radio plays. It was an enormous honour and privilege to work with such talented actors and musicians. A special thank you to writer and director Duncan Sarkies. It was a wild and unforgettable ride.
The first season is available here for free! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mysterious-secrets-of-uncle-berties-botanarium/id1197664141
Milton the monster hunter from Noise and Pictures has finished filming and now it's down to post production. The first episode is complete. Watch it below.
Portrait of a Knight
13/11/2016
Finished principle filming on Portrait of a Knight by writers and directors Michael and Stephen Riddell. This was my first time recording a live musical. Good fun shoot it was too. You can watch it here for free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBhsg2H0sN4&t=206s orsimply click below.
Caaannes!!
The short film 'David', that I've been lucky enough to work on, has made it into the short film section of Cannes film festival. It's written, directed and choreographed by the very talented Loughlan Prior, and exquisitely performed by Loughlan, William Fitzgerald and Lauren Jones. A big thank you to all involved for such a fantastic filming experience.
Gift-Wrapped
I've Just finished the score for 'Gift-Wrapped' by production company Noise and Pictures. Very talented film makers they are. See the film below.
20 Years of Weta!
Our humble little film Fundamental by Unlit Vistas has made it into a book about the history of Lord of the Rings creature workshop Weta.
Take that New Zealand film history!
48 Hour Win!
The Noise and Pictures film 'Rubble' that features my sound design has won the Wellington finals and came 2nd overall in the 48 Hour Film Festival -Awesome stuff!
A Tempest off Matiu-Somes Island
I've just concluded the second season of this show by the wonderful Bard Productions, and it was absolutely brilliant. Working with such talented cast and crew is always a joy and this show is one I'll always remember. Here's a promo for it below: