James Dann
Shooting Producer / Director
● Branded content / SVOD / Indie documentaries / Broadcast TV
● US I-Visa holder
● Full drivers license
● MENA Region Experience
James is a shooting director / producer, having spent the last 15 years working across high-end branded content, indie docs and broadcast TV.
BRANDED
He’s worked for some of the world’s biggest brands and organisations. For two years James worked as a director for Google, filming branded content across the US and UK on behalf of Google / YouTube. James has produced content for The UN, eBay, Xbox, Amazon, Capital FM, Lloyds, Bloomberg, CNN and many more.
INDIE DOCS
James has produced and directed feature-length documentaries on subjects such as persecution in Pakistan, Homelessness in Vegas, and, recently, the Palestine / Israel conflict presented by David Baddiel and narrated by Stephen Fry. He has also produced and directed long-form and short-form documentaries for both branded content clients and broadcast distribution. He’s directed A-list talent and is highly skilled in working with actors and presenters.
BROADCAST TV
James prides himself in his ability to build a great rapport with contributors, follow a narrative as it unfolds and shoot to a high standard. He shoots on the FS7 / FX6 / FX9 and is well-versed in tech as well as editorially minded. He’s used to client-facing roles with high-level stakeholders and taking a project from initial concept through to final delivery. A great team leader who works well within tight deadlines.
James has been a shooting PD for C4 'Bake Off', CBS true crime series ‘Body in the Water’ C5’s Bargain Brits Abroad', 'Cash in the Attic', BBC's 'A Moment of Proof' 'When... Goes Wrong!' 'The Cruise' and many more.
MENA REGION
James has extensive MENA region filming experience and recently returned from AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where he directed content for Aurora on behalf of the Saudi Royal Commission. He’s also produced content in Oman, the UAE, and Jordan.
Director and Founder of Newtake Films. www.newtakefilms.com
Production Company to Watch 2024 - Prolific North
● Branded content / SVOD / Indie documentaries / Broadcast TV
● US I-Visa holder
● Full drivers license
● MENA Region Experience
James is a shooting director / producer, having spent the last 15 years working across high-end branded content, indie docs and broadcast TV.
BRANDED
He’s worked for some of the world’s biggest brands and organisations. For two years James worked as a director for Google, filming branded content across the US and UK on behalf of Google / YouTube. James has produced content for The UN, eBay, Xbox, Amazon, Capital FM, Lloyds, Bloomberg, CNN and many more.
INDIE DOCS
James has produced and directed feature-length documentaries on subjects such as persecution in Pakistan, Homelessness in Vegas, and, recently, the Palestine / Israel conflict presented by David Baddiel and narrated by Stephen Fry. He has also produced and directed long-form and short-form documentaries for both branded content clients and broadcast distribution. He’s directed A-list talent and is highly skilled in working with actors and presenters.
BROADCAST TV
James prides himself in his ability to build a great rapport with contributors, follow a narrative as it unfolds and shoot to a high standard. He shoots on the FS7 / FX6 / FX9 and is well-versed in tech as well as editorially minded. He’s used to client-facing roles with high-level stakeholders and taking a project from initial concept through to final delivery. A great team leader who works well within tight deadlines.
James has been a shooting PD for C4 'Bake Off', CBS true crime series ‘Body in the Water’ C5’s Bargain Brits Abroad', 'Cash in the Attic', BBC's 'A Moment of Proof' 'When... Goes Wrong!' 'The Cruise' and many more.
MENA REGION
James has extensive MENA region filming experience and recently returned from AlUla, Saudi Arabia, where he directed content for Aurora on behalf of the Saudi Royal Commission. He’s also produced content in Oman, the UAE, and Jordan.
Director and Founder of Newtake Films. www.newtakefilms.com
Production Company to Watch 2024 - Prolific North
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