About
I have worked in the Film & Television industry for over 14 years. I've had much experience on Film & Television Dramas, including Last of the Summer Wine, London's Burning, Rocket Man, Doctors and Films like Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, Magicians, The Bourne Ultimatum and First Night.
I have directed a short film called 'Wheeling Dealing', which has been shown at Cannes and many other film festivals.
I have Produced and Directed Promos and commercials at Sky. Including WWF Adopt a Jaguar Commercial and Anytime+ Promos.
I have my own Mac editing kit, with FCP7, Avid Media Composer and the Adobe Production Suite.
I have a full HD shooting & lighting Kit, with the BBC approved Canon XF305 Camera.
In June 2010, I founded 'Rainbow Trout Films Ltd'. Which I use for freelancing work for other broadcasters, along with my own projects and development work.
Location wise I split my time between London & West Yorkshire, and I travel worldwide depending on the job requirements. The most unusual place I've been is Uzbekistan back in 2004, working on a low budget feature film.
Specialties: Film, TV Drama, TV Comedy, Documentaries, Promos, Corporate, Commercials.
Services available on a freelance basis:
Producer/Director
Self-Shooting P/D
Development Producer
Director
Creative Director
Promo Producer
Promo Creative
Associate Producer
Assistant Producer
Editor (FCP/Avid/Premiere)
Edit Producer
Assistant Director
1st Assistant Director
2nd Assistant Director
Sound
Camera Operator
DV Director
ScreenSkills Training Passport
James Mellor has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Creative Director / Producer / CEO / Freelance
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Producer/Director
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1st Assistant Director - BBC Factual 'Underage & Pregnant'
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Producer
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Assistant Producer
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2nd Assistant Director
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3rd Assistant Director
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3rd Assistant Director
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Director - Wheeling Dealing
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Set Production Assistant
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Sound Recordist & Camera Assistant
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Runner
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Assistant Producer / Researcher
Education and training
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Demystifying the new world of film producing
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
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Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries