Lightbox Film Co. was built on a simple belief: great films come from people who genuinely care — about the story, the craft, and the impact it creates.
James’ journey began with his first film camera at age ten,and a lifelong pull toward creativity. He studied art and engineering, travelled widely, and spent summers leading a watersports centre and winters in the mountains capturing images.
James’s sense of adventure, tenacity, people skills, and creative instinct shaped the foundations of Lightbox Film Co.: a studio built on curiosity and a genuine commitment to craft.
But this page isn’t really about us.
It’s about what you need — and the challenges we help you solve.
Brands often struggle to communicate who they are with clarity. Messages get diluted, campaigns lose cohesion, and audiences disengage.
Lightbox Film Co.exists to change that by distilling complex ideas into films and content that feel timeless, authentic, and emotionally resonant.
You’ll gain a creative partner who:
For us, filmmaking is a partnership. One built on trust, curiosity, and the shared ambition to create work that makes a difference.
Our Cornwall base gives us direct access to some of the UK’s most cinematic landscapes — coastlines, moorland, woodlands, and characterful towns that bring scale and authenticity to any production.
Working here means more than beautiful locations; it means local crew, local knowledge, and an environment that naturally fuels creativity and clarity.
Our Brick Lane studio offers a connected, central hub for interviews, product shoots, creative development, and client sessions.
It’s a space designed for efficiency and craft — with everything needed to create high-quality content in the heart of London.
James is a founder and owner of Lightbox Film Co. founded in 2015. He has produced a broad range of work across short films, documentaries, commercial content and brand campaigns, with projects achieving viral reach. His work often blends cinematic storytelling with grounded, human narratives.
With a background spanning creative development, directing, post-production and commercial delivery, James brings a holistic understanding of the entire filmmaking process. This breadth enables him to problem-solve, maintain momentum on challenging shoots, and consistently deliver high-quality, audience-focused films.
Recent producing credits include DROG EW GENA VY. A’TH KAR, winner of Best Female Director at Milan’s Kraken International Film Festival (2024), ROSE OF NEVADA (2025) – Behind the Scenes film, and the upcoming feature documentary NO TREES. NO SEAS (2026), currently in production. His previous work includes TO FEEL ALIVE (Cornwall Film Festival Official Selection, 2023), STICKS (Winner – The Short Film Show, Best Fantasy, 2019), and NEW WORLD (Winchester Short Film Festival Official Selection, 2016).
