James Calnan III
James is a director and cinematographer with a decade behind the camera, working from first concept through final grade. He keeps crews small, decisions clear and the story in front of the technique.
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Selected experience
- 2025Director & DPLong Way Home (short film)
- 2025Aerial CinematographerCoastal tourism campaign
- 2024Director & PhotographerCraft cannabis brand launch
- 2023CinematographerRegional brand film series
Small crews
Fewer people on set means faster decisions and a calmer room.
Clear plans
Shot lists, schedules and estimates agreed before the first shoot day.
Story first
Technique serves the idea — never the other way around.
Pacific Northwest, and beyond
Based in the Pacific Northwest and available for production travel nationwide.