As a writer with a strong sense of genre and world building, James has written scripts which have attracted both local and international attention. Several of his scripts have made the semifinals and quarterfinals of the Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting (run by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences) and been a top ten finalist in the Final Draft Big Break competition.
James’ screenplay Latency was his feature film directing debut. Filmed in Bangkok, the film received a theatrical release in North America on June 14th, 2024 (Lionsgate). Latency stars Sasha Luss and Alexis Ren.
Review quotes:
“James Croke displays a talent for creating atmospheric films and elicits an excellent performance from his lead… one can expect his next project to be even more impressive.” – Fearsmag
“… solidly conceived tautly executed. The effort of an emerging and knowledgeable filmmaker who has a sharp awareness of new possibilities for the medium during this age of continuously escalating hyperreality” – Ayeen Forootan, In Review Online
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James’ short film, Shift, which he wrote, directed and produced was screened at over twenty film festivals worldwide, including Palm Springs, Cinequest and Raindance. Shift has won multiple awards including Best Australian Film at Sandfly Film Festival, Best Sci-Fi at Reale Film Festival and Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy at Monza Film Fest and Hollywood Blood Horror Festival where James also won Best First Time Director. Among many individual accolades, Shift has won two ACS awards (Australian Cinematography Society) and the Australian Production Design Guild award for design on a short film. A feature version of the film is currently in development.
James holds a Master of Arts from the Australian Film, Television & Radio School (AFTRS).
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