James Kent
agent: Moray Coulter - moray@sternwild.com
James is an accomplished award-winning director and writer of drama in the UK and USA - his feature films include Testament of Youth and The Aftermath, and his tv drama credits take in The White Queen, Mother Father Son, Inside Men, Marchlands and The Secret Diaries Of Miss Anne Lister.
He has a long-established track record in making feature length and one-hour documentaries - STORYVILLE 'Gianni Versace: Fashion Victim’, John Osborne: Angry Man, 9/11: The Voices From The Towers, Larry and Vivien: The Oliviers In Love.
James brings his skills in high-end dramatic narrative structure seamlessly to documentaries and factual productions as consultant story editor, turning them into edge-of-the-seat viewing without losing editorial integrity or credibility. He draws from over 20 years’ experience as a television documentary and current affairs producer and director.
Awards
2013 C21 Media Awards - Best Miniseries
Winner - The Thirteenth Tale2014 Golden Globe Awards - Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Nominee - The White Queen2014 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Miniseries
Nominee - The White Queen2012 Sheffield Grand Jury Award - Best Documentary Series
Nominee - Chopin Saved My Life2012 Grierson Awards - Best Arts Documentary
Nominee - Chopin Saved My Life
2010 International Emmy Awards - Documentary
Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers2010 Broadcast Awards - Best Documentary
Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers2010 British Press Guild Awards - Best Single Documentary
Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers2010 - Toronto Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - Audience Award for Best Film
Winner - The Secret Diaries of Miss Annie Lister
2006 - Grierson Awards - Best Factual Drama
Nominee - Elizabeth David: A Life In Recipes
2005 - BAFTA - Huw Wheldon Award for Best Specialist Factual
Winner - Holocaust: A Music Memorial Film From Auschwitz
2005 - International Emmy Award - Best Arts Programme
Winner - Holocaust: A Music Memorial Film From Auschwitz2005 - RTS Award - Best Arts Programme
Winner - Holocaust: A Music Memorial Film From Auschwitz