James Fox is the Founder and CEO of Dawnrunner and brings with him the creative power of 12 action-packed years in the film industry. As the principal Director for Dawnrunner he has lead the company through numerous award-winning projects He has been recognized within the industry for his passion and determination to advance the industry through education and outreach, and has spoken numerous events. His "breaking down barriers" approach to filmmaking, creativity and technical street-smarts have labeled him a visionary for the future of visual storytelling through new methods and technological innovations. He refers to his crew as family, and provides strong and charismatic leadership - and an inexhaustible well of excitement and energy.
Winner - Best Actress in a Feature, Finalist Best Director of a Feature (James Fox), Best Indie Feature, Best Cinematography (Alex Simon), Best Editing (Dessiree McFarland) Crypto Shadows
GenreBlast Film Festival Winchester, VA
2023
Best TV/Series Pilot Sol
GenreBlast Film Festival Winchester, VA
2019
Best Voice Sol
Script Summit Las Vegas
2019
Honorable Mention - Best Script Sol
The LA Movie Awards Los Angeles
2019
Official Selection Sol
Script and Storyboard Showcase
2019
Best Sci-Fi Screenplay Sol
Cannes Screenplay Contest
2019
Best Television Script Sol
RED International Screenplay Contest
2019
Best Series Plot Sol
RED International Screenplay Contest
2019
Military Script Showcase Winner Sol
Military Script Showcasse Los Angeles, CA
2019
Official Selection Sol
Sci Fi Miami Film Festival Miami, FL
2019
Official Selection Sol
Action on Film MegaFest Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection Sol
Global Film Festival Awards Los Angeles
2019
Top Sci-Fi TV Pilot of 2018 Sol
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film & Screenplay Festival
2019
Top 100 Sol
Emerging Screenwriters Los Angeles, CA
2019
Official Selection Sol
Hollywood Weekly Magazine Film Festival Hollywood, CA
2018
Best Concept - TV Script Sol
Queen Palm International Film Festival Palm Springs, CA
2018
Winning Sci-Fi TV Pilot Sol
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film& Screenplay Festival Toronto
2018
Top 50 Sol
ISA Fast Track 2018
2018
Best Web Series Nominee Dorkcore
FilmQuest Salt Lake City, UT
2016
N/A Dorkcore
HawaiiCon Special Screening Kona
2015
Award Winner Sol
INROADS Screenwriting Fellowship Los Angeles, CA
Semi-Finalist Sol
The Great American Script Contest
Official Selection Sol
Las Vegas International Film & Screenwriting Competition
Television Script Competition: 3rd Place Winner Sol