James Atkins

Born and raised in England, James traveled to America in 2008 to undertake a one year film making diploma at The New York Film Academy in New York City. There James learned about all the different techniques of visual storytelling including directing, cinematography, and post-production. Whilst at film school James wrote, directed, and edited eight of his own short films and crewed over 30 other films made by his classmates. It was also at film school where James was often the Script Supervisor on his classmates films. After graduating in 2009 James remained in New York City for a few months and did freelance work on many films, including as a gaffer on the award winning feature film 'Frog Dreams'. Most of this freelance work was as a Script Supervisor were he honed his skills in that important crew role. In summer 2009 James returned to England to continue his film career. He has written and directed many short films that have won awards and been accepted into film festivals worldwide. James has also continued to be a Script Supervisor and now has feature film, short film, green screen studio film and 3D experience. James also undertook further training for the role by undertaking Script Supervision and Continuity for Film & Television workshop at The London Film School.