James Berry is an award-winning British-born writer and director based in Los Angeles and New York.
His work has screened internationally, including at festivals across Los Angeles, New York, London, and Europe. Having previously been selected for Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program, Berry is known for stylish, provocative genre storytelling that has earned comparisons to a “gay Tarantino.”
His award-winning short OUT TO RUN: A TALE OF BLOOD VELVET, starringRyan McCartan (THE GREAT GATSBY), Matt Lauria (FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, KINGDOM), and Briana Venskus (THE WALKING DEAD), was chosen as a Short of the Week on YouTube following a successful festival run. Described as an “infectious,” “gore-filled delight,” the film serves as an introduction to the world of his upcoming feature BLOOD VELVET.
Berry has developed projects with acclaimed independent and studio producers, including former Paramount Head of Production Michelle Manning, and has directed commercial campaigns for leading Los Angeles fashion house Lauren Elaine.
Among Berry's past and frequent collaborators are legendary character actor Fred Melamed (A SERIOUS MAN), Will Brittain (EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!, A TEACHER), Noah James (THE CHOSEN), writer & producer Andrew Logan (CHAPPAQUIDDICK, HELLION), editor Josh Schaeffer A.C.E. (MOLLY’S GAME, KONG VS GODZILLA), composer Patrick Kirst (THE KISSING BOOTH, and Director of Photography Kyle Fallon, who has lensed projects for clients such as Disney, FX, XBOX, and TIFFANY & CO.