Summary
James teaches media production, drawing from his experience working in various creative pre-production and production roles across the media sectors, on multiple franchise products, including Doctor Who, Star Wars, and High School Musical. His industry experience has included working on video game productions for Disney, BBC, and Lucasfilm franchises, as well as experience in writing, design development, and storyboarding for commercial adverts and promotions in the UK and overseas. James has also illustrated for comics, television shows, books, journals, and DVDs.
His research interests focus on the processes of professional media production; making sense of ongoing creative practices, commercial decision-making and risk management strategies of media producers that are crucial to understanding media. The research draws upon research into adaptation, genre, transmedia storytelling, and the transnational movement of media properties.
James continues to contribute to media projects, including work in visual design and podcast hosting, with expertise on shows such as Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Millennium. His television and film expertise centres around US/UK cult television, and has previously engaged in multiple media projects that have engaged with creators and professionals within the industry.