Biography
James is an award-winning Writer-Director based in London with a passion for storytelling. He is happiest when on set, working with actors and crew to bring stories to life. A third-culture kid, James was born in the UK but spent over 19 years growing up in Limassol, Cyprus. Since 2010, he has had the privilege of working on over 70 film, television, and commercial productions for major companies such as the BBC, Disney, BFI, Pathé, Hattrick, and Zeppotron, taking on various roles within the Assistant Director department. Some of the standout projects he has contributed to include A Haunting In Venice, Cinderella (20th Century Studios), RED 2, Black Mirror (Season 2), and the BAFTA-winning Pride.
In addition to his work in film and television, James has produced over 70 corporate and non-broadcast productions, earning 24 international awards for his work. His debut short film, Sometime Else, has garnered 16 awards and 24 nominations/finalist statuses across national and international film festivals, including Official Selections at the BAFTA Cymru Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival and Kevin Smith’s inaugural SModcastle Film Festival in New Jersey, USA. His latest short comedy-drama, Mafia, is currently making its way through the festival circuit, and he is in pre-production for his next drama project.
