James is a creator of fantastic and funny films.
Company
Knockabout Pictures
James is a filmmaker who is known for his humorous thought-provoking narratives. His films have garnered critical acclaim from Film Threat and been screened at Portland Film Festival, FilmQuest, Boston Asian American Film Festival, and Hollywood Comedy Shorts Film Festival. Notable among his works is his action comedy screenplay, "The Flavor of Fury" which placed him on the 2020 Red List and won numerous awards such as Top 10 Finalist in Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards and Top 20 in Cinequest Screenwriting Competition.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, James discovered his love for movies at an early age. He embarked on his creative journey by studying film production at University of Southern California. It was during this time that he honed his skills in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, developing a distinct voice that sets his work apart.
Known for his ability to delve into complex topics with humor and depth, James has been praised for his directorial vision in the pandemic iPhone shot spoof "CoVig 19." His upcoming project, "The Inflection Game" about the world of high stakes crypto trading is highly anticipated.
Best Editing Short/Official Selection
The Inflection Scheme
Austin Revolution
Austin, TX
2024
Official Selection
CoVig 19
Austin Revolution Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2024
Official Selection
The Inflection Scheme
FilmQuest
Provo, UT
2023
Official Selection
Chips Across America
Hollywood Comedy Shorts
Los Angeles
2023
Official Selection
CoVig 19
Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival
Los Angeles
2022
Official Selection
CoVig 19
Portland Film Festival
Portland, Oregon
2021
Official Selection
Once Upon a Time in 'Murica
Nihilist Film Festival
Los Angeles
2020
#3 Ranked Short Action Script
The Flavor of Fury
The Red List 2020 October
Los Angeles, CA
2020
Short Script Top 10 Finalist
The Flavor of Fury
Filmmatic Short Screenplay Contest
Los Angeles
2020
Official Selection
The Flavor of Fury
Austin Revolution
Austin, TX
2020
Short Screenplay 2nd Place Finalist
The Flavor of Fury
Vancouver Badass Film Festival
Vancouver, Canada
2020
Top 20 Semi-Finalist
The Flavor of Fury
Cinequest Screenwriting Competition
San Jose, CA
2020
Winner of Fall 2019 Best Comedy
The Most Interesting Man in Show Business
Asians On Film
Los Angeles
2020
Best Martial Arts Short Script
The Flavor of Fury
Boobs and Blood
Los Angeles, CA
2019
Top 10 Finalist Unproduced Short Screenplay
The Flavor of Fury
FilmQuest
Provo, UT
2019
Winner of Best Pitch Contest and Nominated for Best Action Screenplay
The Knockabout Artist
Austin Revolution
Austin, TX
2019
Official Selection
The Most Interesting Man in Show Business
Hollywood Comedy Shorts
Los Angeles
2019
Nominated for Best World Short
The Most Interesting Man in Show Business
Vancouver Badass Film Festival
Vancouver
2019
Finalist
The Knockabout Artist
Urban Action Showcase - Top 10 Screenplay Finalist
New York City, NY
2018
Nominated for Best Short Micro Comedy
The Most Interesting Man in Show Business
Austin Comedy Short Film Festival
Austin, Texas
2018
Finalist
Once Upon a Time in 'Murica
Boobs And Blood
Los Angeles
Finalist
Once Upon a Time in 'Murica
Hollywood Horror Fest
Los Angeles
Nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Spirit of Comic Con
The Most Interesting Man in Show Business
Imaginarium Comic Con
Tampa Bay and Wisconsin
College
University of Southern California
Cinema and Television - Critical Studies
19982000
Current City
Los Angeles
James is a creator of fantastic and funny films.
Company
Knockabout Pictures
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