James Kent

 
 
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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 Tale

  • 2014 Golden Globe Awards - Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
    Nominee - The White Queen

  • 2014 Emmy Awards - Outstanding Miniseries
    Nominee - The White Queen

  • 2012 Sheffield Grand Jury Award - Best Documentary Series
    Nominee - Chopin Saved My Life

  • 2012 Grierson Awards - Best Arts Documentary

    Nominee - Chopin Saved My Life

  • 2010 International Emmy Awards - Documentary
    Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers

  • 2010 Broadcast Awards - Best Documentary
    Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers

  • 2010 British Press Guild Awards - Best Single Documentary
    Nominee - 9/11: The Voices From The Towers

  • 2010 - 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 Auschwitz

  • 2005 - RTS Award - Best Arts Programme

    Winner - Holocaust: A Music Memorial Film From Auschwitz