Film and video editor who brings a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling that leverages directing, choreography and performing. James brings a thought provoking and entertaining sensibility to the audience experience that reflects a divergent point of view in creating or interpreting the storyline. He is continuously recognized for acute attention to detail, organization and the ability to work under pressure to bring artistic projects to completion on time, under budget and of the highest quality.

Having worked on both Final Cut and Avid systems, James has created and edited a 30 sec. spot for the hip hop magazine The Source which aired nationally on NBC and a commercial for David Ippolito's concert at Merkin Hall that aired on Comedy Central. James has had the pleasure of working with Emmy Award winning Producer, Director and Writer Dean Love and Interning with the Oscar winning company Jigsaw Productions.

Selected Director/Choreographer credits include a workshop and premier musical of Rugrats for Nickelodeon, Bat Boy The Musical, Urinetown, Grease, Joseph, Guys and Dolls, Barnum (Associate Director/Choreographer/Illusionist) and a staged reading of Once On This Island. Choreography credits include the Off Broadway productions of Joy (HX Nomination Best Musical) and Look Ma No Ears. Other selected choreography credits include Beautiful Girls Directed by Lonny Price, Musical Direction by Paul Gemignani, starring Zoe Caldwell, Donna Mckechnie, Marin Mazzie and Jen Colella, Snoopy The Musical (Playbill's Top 10 Theatrical Events Of The Year and Top 10 Amazing Musical Moments Of 2004, "The Great Writer") starring Christian Borle, Sutton Foster, Hunter Foster and Ann Harada, The Woman Up Stairs (Premier) starring Allison Fraser and Kate Shindle, Fame (Boston Premier), It's A Wonderful Life, Insomnia (Premier), Carnival (Choreographer/Illusionist), Once on this Island, Company, Chicago, Tarnish (Premier), School House Rock Live, The Birthday Project, Sodom (Premier), How Love Goes, Dukes Place (Swing Choreographer) and The Mayor of "There". He has also worked under John Carrafa on the Broadway production of Dance Of The Vampire and spent many years competing and teaching within the world of ballroom dance.

In addition to his directing and choreography career James has also worked as a performer in his own magic show, theater, television and film. James favorite role was Johnny Cade in the National Tour of The Outsiders.  Some other credits include Swing Dance America (National Tour), The Magic School Bus (National Tour), Singing In The Rain, West Side Story, Merrily We Roll Along, Wonderful Town, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Dukes Place, La Boheme, and The Making Of A Perfect Mate.  Readings include Spilling Stuff and Breaking Things, Master In Margarita, Barbed Wire Hearts and An Empty Apartment.  Film and television: The Perpetual Bachelor (Swing Music Video), Comedy Central, Angel Rodriguez and The Stepford Wives.

James has amazed audiences of all ages with his magic for over 20 years. He has performed everywhere from Faneuil Hall in Boston to Bally's in Atlantic City. Among some of his favorite places to perform were the 2003 Toy Of The Year Awards at the biggest toy store in the world, Toys R Us Time Square, and the prestigious Rega Royal in Manhattan.