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1st AD

A New York based, Non-Union 1st AD, James has worked on a wide variety of commercials, music videos, PSAs, sports programming and short form narrative projects. He has extensive experience working with A-list talent and has shot all across the US as well as in Europe, Asia and Africa.

In 2022 James 1st AD'd and co-produced the feature film THE REUNION directed by Roland Ellis. 

As a 1st AD, he strives for:

Safety. Efficiency. Preparation. Organization. Communication. Collaboration. Teamwork. Safety (yes, again). Carrots not sticks. Honey not vinegar. Glasses half full. Respect for everyone - above and below the line. 

A small selection of his recent work:

"Safety first is safety always"

Tyla - Tears   Coke Studio Session

Tyla - Tears Coke Studio Session

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Give Your Body A Voice

Give Your Body A Voice

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Residente, Nach - Rap Bruto (Official Video)

Residente, Nach - Rap Bruto (Official Video)

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Every PERFECT Dunk | Dunk League Highlights

Every PERFECT Dunk | Dunk League Highlights

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Cloud Paint Bronzer   Glossier

Cloud Paint Bronzer Glossier

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Zara Man Chinese New Year 2025

Zara Man Chinese New Year 2025

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Coach for Men   Jayson Tatum   COACH   #CourageToBeReal

Coach for Men Jayson Tatum COACH #CourageToBeReal

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Ariana Grande - Love Notes Perfume Commercial [4K] (1)

Ariana Grande - Love Notes Perfume Commercial [4K] (1)

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NEW GO NY GO Song! (2024)   New York Knicks

NEW GO NY GO Song! (2024) New York Knicks

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National University Supporting the Whole Student

National University Supporting the Whole Student

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The World’s First Spacewear System For Private Astronauts

The World’s First Spacewear System For Private Astronauts

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VIVA GLAM 25 | MAC Cosmetics

VIVA GLAM 25 | MAC Cosmetics

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Versace Fall-Winter 2019 | Advertising Campaign

Versace Fall-Winter 2019 | Advertising Campaign

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MONCLER BEYOND | Beyond Fashion Straight Into Life | MILLIE BOBBY BROWN, JOHN BOYEGA, CRYSTAL ZHANG

MONCLER BEYOND | Beyond Fashion Straight Into Life | MILLIE BOBBY BROWN, JOHN BOYEGA, CRYSTAL ZHANG

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Bleachers - Tiny Moves (Official) (1)

Bleachers - Tiny Moves (Official) (1)

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Prada | 365, Prada Fall/Winter 2019 Campaign - Anatomy of Romance

Prada | 365, Prada Fall/Winter 2019 Campaign - Anatomy of Romance

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ZARA | Kids Campaign Spring Summer 2020

ZARA | Kids Campaign Spring Summer 2020

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Angry Orchard Cider Lessons Ep. 3: Staying Connected

Angry Orchard Cider Lessons Ep. 3: Staying Connected

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Troye Sivan, Kacey Musgraves - Easy ft. Mark Ronson

Troye Sivan, Kacey Musgraves - Easy ft. Mark Ronson

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Introducing AE77 Denim. Artfully Designed. Sustainably Crafted.

Introducing AE77 Denim. Artfully Designed. Sustainably Crafted.

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Puma y Adriana Lima presentan Mode XT

Puma y Adriana Lima presentan Mode XT

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MEET OUR WOMEN

MEET OUR WOMEN

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Come Closer with Henry Golding   David Yurman

Come Closer with Henry Golding David Yurman

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NIKE Tech Pack Campaign Film

NIKE Tech Pack Campaign Film

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Maggie Rogers - Want Want

Maggie Rogers - Want Want

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Lincoln Motor Co. "The Night Tides"

Lincoln Motor Co. "The Night Tides"

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Proenza Schouler Fall Winter 2021 Collection

Proenza Schouler Fall Winter 2021 Collection

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Carly Rae Jepsen - Party For One

Carly Rae Jepsen - Party For One

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NYC Ballet's 2022-23 Season

NYC Ballet's 2022-23 Season

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Nighttime Makeup Routine: Festive Party Shine w/Kozue Akimoto | Clé de Peau Beauté

Nighttime Makeup Routine: Festive Party Shine w/Kozue Akimoto | Clé de Peau Beauté

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Kacey Musgraves - That's Country Vogue (Velvet Elvis)

Kacey Musgraves - That's Country Vogue (Velvet Elvis)

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Lonis - Easter Egg Song - Target Easter Celebrate TV Commercial 2 (Song is Only from Target)

Lonis - Easter Egg Song - Target Easter Celebrate TV Commercial 2 (Song is Only from Target)

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Laurie Hernandez - Alcon DAILIES ad

Laurie Hernandez - Alcon DAILIES ad

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Buchanan's Whisky: Life Is Better Shared

Buchanan's Whisky: Life Is Better Shared

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Fall 2023 New York Fashion Week   kate spade new york

Fall 2023 New York Fashion Week kate spade new york

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A Short Film - Kith for Calvin Klein

A Short Film - Kith for Calvin Klein

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More Than a Gift   Chapter Three   #CoachHoliday

More Than a Gift Chapter Three #CoachHoliday

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