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James fell into the film business by chance after several weeks of cold calculation and mailing resumes to two-dozen production companies. At the time (about 15 years ago) he was enjoying a fast paced career as a cable access producer/director and thought that, after a year or two in the film trenches, he would make a fabulous film producer. His first film opportunity found him in Southern Oregon as an unpaid intern on a Grizzly Adams picture. By the end of the three week gig he was the Best Boy Grip with his own room, a new nickname (Junior was born) and an amazing $800 a week rate! After leaving the show literally sick AND tired (and vowing never to work for those knuckle-head producers again), he received an invitation to Tinsel Town to work on a honest-to-goodness real Hollywood production, with big name stars, mob money and everything. It was during these ‘Hollywood years’ that he learned some important lessons, not the least of which is that only losers become film producers and that the real action is on -or near- the grip truck.

While working closely with producers, directors, cast and crew on feature films, television, commercials, news and music videos over the years he has learned something else about producing. The GOOD producers quietly inspire and nurture creativity.

Beyond his years of film and business experience, James brings a great deal passion and fun to the process. Creative listening leads to the kind of elegant and unique solutions that define your project; that separate you from the crowd.