James Barnes is an LA and London based director that came through the ranks at MTV (didn’t everyone) and now works across multiple formats from single camera filmic projects to larger scale cinematic multi-camera productions. James directs music videos, documentaries, commercial/branded content and live stream/broadcast.

He has written and directed content for music artists including The Rolling Stones, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, A$AP Rocky, Amy Winehouse, Central Cee, Liam Gallagher, Doechii and Glass Animals. He has worked on some of the biggest music events in the world including Coachella, Glastonbury, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Miami, Tomorrowland, MTV EMAs and won a UKMVA for his livestream with legendary UK act The Streets.

Recent commercial clients include H&M, Visa, Spotify, Samsung, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Google, Gulfstream, Gore-Tex, Hennessy, Vans, WorkDay, and platforms include - Amazon Prime, YouTube, Twitch, Apple Music, Hulu, and Paramount+.

James wrote this himself. In the 3rd person.  Which he found weird.  Drop me James a line for more info.

jmbarnes@rocketmail.com 
@mrjamesbarnes

Unscripted Representation:
US: Josh Levenbrown - UTA - josh.levenbrown@unitedtalent.com