James Cleave

James Cleave is an award-winning Writer-Director based in London, United Kingdom and a member of Directors UK. James' debut sci-fi drama short 'Sometime Else' (dubbed a "lost Black Mirror episode online"), received 16 awards and 24 Nominations across 11 national and international film festivals, including BAFTA Short Film & BAFTA Cymru-Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. His second, BIFA-Qualified comedy-drama short 'MAFIA' has received 5 Wins, 5 Nominations and 20 Official Selections to date, at multiple BIFA and Canadian Screen Award-Qualifying, national, and international festivals. 'SELF+TAPE' is James’ third short film. This comedy-drama follows three red-headed actors auditioning for the same, career-defining, lead role in a major British romcom; all from the discomfort of their own homes. It is currently in Post-Production.