James Webber has worked professionally as a filmmaker for over 10 years, making numerous music videos, promos, and commercials. He has also written and directed several award-winning shorts.
James’ first feature film, urban drama Sorority (Starring BAFTA winners Kate Dickie & Sophie Kennedy Clark) screened at numerous festivals over the world and James was long-listed for a BIFA marking him as a talent to watch. Sorority is now available to rent & buy on Amazon Prime Video.
His first major short, the highly acclaimed Driftwood, has won over 25 awards at international festivals; including a prestigious ‘Coup de Coeur’ at Cannes and was long-listed for both a BAFTA and a BIFA for ‘Best Short Film’. The film was picked up for distribution by Shorts International and, in the summer of 2014, it was broadcast on Channel 4. James’ follow up to Driftwood was drama short Soror, which hosted an impressive ensemble cast including double BAFTA winner Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones, The Witch).
Other credits include directing horror short The Prey, which was sold to Crypt TV in the US. So far the film has gained over two million views online and includes famed genre filmmaker Eli Roth (Hostel) as one of its fans. For director Axelle Carolyn (The Haunting of Bly Manor), James also produced The Halloween Kid, alongside Neil Marshall (The Descent, Game of Thrones) which premiered at Frightfest in 2012.
James’ commercial clients include Film4, Unilever, Disney, Google, Amnesty International, Media Trust, MasterCard, Clogau Gold, Spectra, SYDRC, Academy and Sony.
In 2014 Webber co-founded The Springhead Film Company.