Brian James

Brian James is a visual effects artist, editor, cinematographer, and director. Beginning his career in Chicago, he has extensive experience in documentary film-making and various marketing productions. 

Brian worked on the national marketing team for the YMCA as the director of photography for national advertising campaigns. His camera work appeared in TV mini documentary series Operation Miracle, SXSW award-winning film Finding Yingying, and more. Brian has also done editing work for Siskel/Jacobs Productions and worked as a crew member on various productions, including Fox's Empire, CNBC's American Greed, and documentary The Last Strike. 

Brian graduated in 2018 from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Cinematic Arts.