2025 JUROR
Jason Kanter
Audio Director, Sound Designer // Games
New York
Jason Kanter began his career in music production recording punk and metal bands in the New York metro area. While he has since provided a range of audio services for film and television, his primary focus for over two decades has been game audio.
Most recently, Jason has been working as a freelance audio director and sound designer, enabling him to contribute to a broader variety of projects. Before setting out on his own, he served as Audio Director at Avalanche Studios, where he led audio teams to deliver award-nominated soundtracks for Just Cause 3, Just Cause 4, and Contraband., currently in development for Microsoft.
Earlier in his career, Jason contributed to a number of notable titles, including BioShock 2, League of Legends, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, The Sims 2, Barbie Diaries: High School Mystery Game, and CrimeCraft.
Beyond his work in game audio, Jason is passionate about fostering community. In 2016, he co-founded NYC Game Audio (NYCGA), a monthly gathering for sound designers, composers, and game developers to share presentations, discuss sound for film and games, and network. The pandemic led to a pause in events, but NYCGA is set to return in April 2025.
