Career
With over 16 years experience as a Director, he now works on a freelance basis. He has recorded live music performances from a diverse range of artists such as Morrissey, Katy Perry, Jay Z, Coldplay, Linkin Park, R.E.M., The Verve, Stereophonics, Backstreet Boys, Editors, QOTSA, Duran Duran, and Alanis Morissette to name a few. Born in Manchester England, James moved down to London in the 1990‘s and has worked across an array of music disciplines, from live concerts and events, award shows, television programs and music documentaries.
With over 14 years experience he alway provides a wide range of styles and innovative approaches to live video and film, from beautifully crafted intimate gigs to large arena and festivals.
He began his career at Music Television Europe where he moved into directing live music and shows for both Video Hits One and Music Television World Stage. The past few years alone has seen James work on a multitude of DVDs and musical capture with artists such as Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Muse, The Killers, Kasabian, Snow Patrol, Paloma Faith, James Bay, Charli XCX, Beyonce, Usher, Keane and Black Eyed Peas to name just a few.
The end of 2011 saw him complete the first 3D Comedy show with Lee Evans at London’s O2 Arena. He continues to Direct the Mercury Prize, various music television Shows and live cinecasts.
As a respected freelancer, he continues to push the boundaries with every live show and always makes sure he works closely with the artist and performer to deliver the correct visual balance and tone.
Known for his high-octane style in his performances, James" work spans short film, feature-length documentary, advertising and creative direction. A host of high-profile clients includes Red Bulletin, Seat, Rihanna"s River Island Collection, Sony Xperia, Xbox and Schwarzkopf. Other notable projects include shooting the worldwide release of Morrissey 25Live, Kasabian Summer Solstice Wolfmother, Manic Street Preachers Postcards From A Young Manitoba, Snow Patrol"s A Hundred Million Suns, studio performances for The Cure"s 4:13 Dream album, Steve Angello"s "Show Maine Love" promo and ATL Live from the Ulster Hall for the British Broadcasting Corporation. Shows and channels he has worked on include British Broadcasting Corporation, T4, 4Music, Independent Television, Channel 4, Sky, and Music Television.
