Director

James Arden

James is a London-based writer/director. Inspired by his formative years between the sleepy suburbs of Southern England and the cities of the industrial North, his work explores modern life through character-driven stories. In 2023, James was named by the Young Arrows and Creative Circle as one of the most promising commercial directors in the game. In 2022, his short film "Leopard" starring Elisha Applebaum won several awards, including a British Short Film Award, and has garnered over 100,000 views. In 2021, he won a 1.4 Award and was shortlisted for a Cannes Lion YDA and Venice TV Award.