Biography

James is a London-based writer/director. Inspired by his formative years between the suburbs of the capital and the industrial North, he explores life through hard-hitting, character-driven stories. James was selected for the 2024 Directors UK Inspire Scheme, mentored by Ben A. Williams (Six Four, Sherwood, Humans).
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Other Credits

Leopard Short Film View
Description Year
Rocky begins to question the strict routine set by her father - as well as deeper feelings about her own identity - after meeting a free-spirited girl in a local launderette. 2020
Sitter Short Film View
Description Year
Aurora is asked to look after her friend Catherine’s cat, but as events take a turn for the worse she is forced to ask herself - am I actually a good person? 2022
Part of Me Music Video View
Description Year
A story of brotherhood and loss, from youth into young manhood, starring Ben Hardy. 2023

Awards

  • Cannes Lions

    Young Director Award (Shortlist) - 2024

  • The Young Arrows

    Best New Director (Shortlist) - 2023

  • British Short Film Awards

    Best Drama (Winner) - 2022

  • Venice TV Awards

    New Talent (Shortlist) - 2021

  • 1.4 Awards

    Fiction - On The Cusp (Winner) - 2020

  • Kerry International Film Festival

    Best International Short Film (Winner) - 2020

  • London Lift-Off Film Festival

    Best Short Film (Winner) - 2020

  • Kinsale Sharks Awards

    Best Director (Shortlist) - 2020

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