Summary

I am a film school graduate with a degree in Screenwriting. I have experience with Final Cut Pro, and a little knowledge of Avid. I am experienced with Windows Office programs and with Final Draft. I also have experience working in a VFX office.

Credits

4/13 – 4/14

Writer (Editor) Cineramble.com

Cineramble.com — Digital Details
4/13 – 4/14

Self published blog website. Articles include film centered editorials, top ten lists, movie reviews, film festival and convention reports, and retrospectives.

7/11 – 12/13

Production Assistant N/A

Film (Feature-length) — Comen VFX Details
7/11 – 12/13

Started working for Comen VFX as an intern in Fall of 2010. Employed continuously since July 2011. Have multitasked w/ script-reading, coverage and transcriptions, office research, deliveries, and assisting w/ daily office management, clean-up and supply inventory. Also have worked with my boss to improve work skills and better business communication.

1/11 – 1/11

Second Assistant Director The Gift of the Maggie

Film (Feature-length) — Chapman University Film Production Details
1/11 – 1/11

Escorted cast on and off the set, assisted the Assistant Director on set, assembled and distributed call sheets for every day of the shoot, and organized the paper work needed for cast payroll and camera logs.

2/10 – 10/10

Screenwriter Manly Advice

Film (Feature-length) — Chapman University Film Production Details
2/10 – 10/10

Wrote the screenplay for a cycle project at Chapman University as part of my Screenwriting Masters Program. The film was directed by a fellow student and premiered at the school in early 2011.

12/09 – 2/10

Screenwriter Challenge Me

Film (Feature-length) — Chapman University Film Production Details
12/09 – 2/10

Wrote the screenplay for a short film directed by a fellow student for a 3,2,1 project. I submitted two scripts and this one was chosen by the director. I worked with the director to help polish the script before it was ready to be shot. It premiered in June of 2010.

1/10 – 1/10

Second Assistant Director Spitting Image

Film (Feature-length) — Chapman University Film Production Details
1/10 – 1/10

Escorted cast on and off the set, assisted the Assistant Director on set, assembled and distributed call sheets for every day of the shoot, and organized the paper work needed for cast payroll and camera logs.

Recos

Would you like to write a recommendation for James? Write a Recommendation »

Education

Class of '11

Chapman University

Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Class of '09

University of Oregon

Bachelor of Art - English

Skills

  • Avid
  • Film
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Final Draft
  • Screenwriting
  • Writing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Creative Writing
  • Blogging
  • Script Coverage
  • Film Projection
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proofreading
  • Retail