Now a resident of Los Angeles, James Rhodimer was born in Oahu, Hawaii in 1966 and was raised in Orange County, California. He was educated as an art director with emphasis in technical illustration. James also has a background in music, having fronted a band for 11 years and composing the key song for Gameface. In addition to writing and directing the independent feature Gameface he was director of photography and executive producer for Quit!, several short films and music videos for local bands.

James was also the graphic deginer for RKA Productions award winning production of August Wilson's "Ma' Rainey's Black Bottom" in 2003 in Los Angeles.