User:Zowheelz

James Russell is a Britsh live music Director. With 12 years experience as a respected Director and Producer of music documentaries, shows and live performances for MTV Networks Europe, James now works as a freelance live music multi-cam director. He recently expanded into music promos while continuing his work on live performance and studio television shows.

Credits include: Live sets from: Jay Z, Muse, Katy Perry, Kelis, The Verve, REM, Kasabian, Stereophonics, Usher, The Backstreet Boys, Adele, The Prodigy, Pendulum, Elbow, PJ Harvey, The Ting Tings, MGMT, Snoop Dogg, Maximo Park, Arcade Fire, Editors, Duran Duran, QOTSA and many others.

Director of TV specials including 360 Sessions, Album Chart Show and Koko Pops for Channel 4 and Record Company commissions such as Manic Street Preachers, Pixie Lott, Faithless, Lily Allen and MArk Ronson. James as filmed at a large number of events and festivals including Mainstage at Oxegen Festival, Itunes Festival, MTVs Spanking New Music, Oxjam Festival, Little Noise Sessions and at various venues such as O2 Arena, Brixton Academy, Wembley Arena, Koko and Glasgow ABC.

James has worked with and directed TV presenters such as Jo Whiley, Zane Lowe, Justin Lee Collins, Nick Grimshaw, Dave Berry, Miquita Oliver, Jameela Jamil and Alex Zane.

"I love making the viewer feel they are not just watching another recorded show, but are actually part of the performance. I want to inspire and make the audience feel they are experiencing the gig personally, whilst balancing the imagery and musical content in a way that stays true to the artist" James Russell

"James (Russell)’s creative vision always ensures that it not only matches the artist’s needs, but it also reflects the musicality and excitement of unique live performances." Mardi Caught, General Manager, Sony Music Australia (previous GM Columbia Records UK)

"James Russell is a very talented Director, his ability to capture a unique look and feel to a production either small or large, gives an artist’s show a look of originality and not just another live film or promo." Dan Garnett, Nettwerk Management (Stereophonics)

www.splinterfilms.com www.jamesrusselldirector.com