IT’S FAIRLY EASY TO JUST PUT MY BEST WORK UP HERE BUT THAT’S LESS THAN 50% OF THE JOB IN MY OPINION. THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL IN ANY EDIT SUITE IS COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS. BEING ABLE TO SIT NEXT TO SOMEONE FOR MANY HOURS AT A TIME AND TO UNDERSTAND THE AMAZING RESPONSIBILITY THAT I’VE BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH AND TO DELIVER WHAT MY CLIENT WANTS (AND HOPEFULLY A LITTLE BIT MORE TOO) IS SOMETHING I REALLY DON’T TAKE LIGHTLY AND SO HERE IS WHAT SOME OF MY AWESOME CLIENTS HAVE BEEN KIND ENOUGH TO SAY ABOUT WORKING WITH ME…
“I know no other editor who can work so unbelievably well under the immense pressure some of these live projects bring with them. James has never failed in his creative endeavours for me. Fifteen years of experience working with the greatest and most challenging stars on the planet has given James unmatchable skills. Marry his extraordinary ability to talk confidently face to face with the world’s greatest performers, with the calmness required to manage deadlines essential to the delivery of $20 million - $100 Million projects AND his enormous technical knowledge, integral to the creative process, and you have an individual who is not replaceable.”
- Hamish Hamilton
Director - Olympic Ceremonies, The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, The Oscars, THE Superbowl Halftime Show, U2 and many other amazing things!
“The worldwide reputation of Top Gear demands a need for the very best professionals in the world to provide such consistent high quality and I believe that James is one of the very best editors working in the industry right now. His work on multiple Top Gear films is of the very highest level both technically and artistically and he manages to get his work completed in an astonishingly quick timeframe which is why it is of no surprise to me that he has risen to the very top of his field.”
- CLARE PIZEY
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, TOP GEAR & HEAD OF BBC FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT
“I have spent more than a decade working with James in every far-flung corner of the world, and I can attest to the enormous significance of his contributions on nearly all of our productions. Throughout this time, James has established himself as an integral element to our enterprise. Whether consulting on a smaller show or taking a leading role on one of our illustrious flagship events, James has become absolutely vital to every endeavor undertaken at Done+Dusted.
Without James' contributions as an Editor, these prestigious events would not enjoy the tremendous success and adulation they have. James has proven himself as an extraordinary individual with the rare and specific skills to help us realize our vision for these iconic events, which demand the absolute best in every single facet of their production. His contributions continue to be nothing short of groundbreaking, and we will continue working with James at every turn possible.”
- MELANIE FLETCHER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DONE + DUSTED
“As lead creative editor on the Apple Music Festival, James managed 24 hour edits and a team of editors across 10 unique nights of live shows to artistically craft bespoke music documentaries for each of the artists performing. These films for the likes of One Direction, Carrie Underwood and Pharrell Williams turned out to be incredibly creative pieces of work that were a tremendous success for each of the artists and Apple.
His fast editing and technical skills enable him to create wonderful storytelling and work much faster than many of his competitors to deliver truly unique results.”
- DYLAN MOORE
INTERNATIONAL VIDEO PRODUCER, APPLE MUSIC
“I have collaborated with James on many high profile projects including the MTV Europe Music Awards and concert films for Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Girls Aloud as well as The Laureus World Sports Awards to name just a few.
I am a highly creative director so it is imperative that my editor has the same creative flair and passion in order to bring my ideas to the screen and I truly believe that James is one of the very few in the world who can do this for me. It’s this creativity coupled with his excellent technical knowledge that leads me to believe he a world-class talent at the very top of his game. When working on location under immense pressure, James has never failed to deliver which is why I so often insist on working with him.”
- RUSSELL THOMAS
DIRECTOR - MTV EMAs, KATY PERRY, MILEY CYRUS AND PLENTY MORE.
“As an Editor, James has an innate understanding of what story needs to come out of every scene and makes cuts so smooth and with such finesse that it makes you realise you are working with a professional at the top of his game.”
- MARTIN DANCE
SERIES PRODUCER - DAVE’S ONE NIGHT STAND, COMIC RELIEF, SPORT RELIEF, I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE!
“I have collaborated with James on many projects for over 20 years, which I believe says a lot about both his professional and personal character, and I look forward to working with him again in future. He is one of the top editors working today , and one of the finest the UK industry has produced in recent years.”