A safe pair of hands with two decades experience. Runs a calm, and good-humoured set.
James’ career encompasses a wide range of productions including flagship HETV series, mid-budget features, grass roots indies, kids TV, drama docs, promos, shorts, and digital content. An adaptive personality, he is equally at home working with established directors, producers, and acting talent, as he is with new talent across all disciplines, formats, and budgets.
Known for thorough, well-constructed schedules, and respectful leadership on-set and during prep. His empathetic, even-handed approach to collaboration ensures creative ambition is supported and not eclipsed by logistics and vice versa. He welcomes early-stage collaboration but is equally professional and committed when joining a production at short notice, as cover, or as an additional AD.
Comfortable managing specialized and complex shoot elements: multiple units, stunts, children, animals, intimacy, disability, VFX, SFX, camera vehicles, action vehicles, water safety, and crowds.
