Film Programme
JAMES
fiction , Sun, 18:30
, 2008, 17'
Director: Connor Clements
Producer: Connor Clements
Director of photography: Declan Keeney
Writer: Connor Clements
Composer: Kasia Middleton
Editor: Kevin McDonald
Synopsis: Young James struggles as the outsider kid at his school. His teacher, Mr. Sutherland, is the only person he feels he can connect with. When James finally puts a voice to his feelings, Mr. Sutherland's response isn't what James had hoped for.
Director: Connor Clements
As a graduate of the Queens University Belfast with a Masters degree in film and visual studies, as well as
attending the New York Film Academy, I have engaged critically with the rich traditions of film which helped
develop my own practices as a filmmaker.
Along with film theory I had the opportunity to use a wide range of production facilities to acquire the
necessary technical, creative and critical skills to make my debut film James.
As writer, director and producer of James I am proud it has been so well received at festivals and winningmany awards. The highlight of the festivals so far was the opportunity to present James at the 25th
Sundance Film Festival in 2009, where it was nominated for Best International Dramatic Short.
I am currently collaborating with other filmmakers on various projects, and hope to create innovative and
challenging work in the future.
attending the New York Film Academy, I have engaged critically with the rich traditions of film which helped
develop my own practices as a filmmaker.
Along with film theory I had the opportunity to use a wide range of production facilities to acquire the
necessary technical, creative and critical skills to make my debut film James.
As writer, director and producer of James I am proud it has been so well received at festivals and winningmany awards. The highlight of the festivals so far was the opportunity to present James at the 25th
Sundance Film Festival in 2009, where it was nominated for Best International Dramatic Short.
I am currently collaborating with other filmmakers on various projects, and hope to create innovative and
challenging work in the future.