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James Doherty

Animation + Film + TV Director
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I’m an Irish-Mancunian writer/director making films about family, masculinity-in-crisis and characters living on the fringes of society.

My television drama debut is Airing on Channel4 and on the Channel4 player now: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN for Channel 4’s 4Stories / OnTheEdge emerging talent strand
 Nominated for BEST SINGLE DRAMA at the Broadcast Awards 2025 

Also currently doing the festival circuit: NEON MEETS ARGON – a neon-infused apprenticeship drama, commissioned by Screen Ireland for their flagship Focus Shorts scheme.

My debut short film BREATHE won awards internationally, was selected for a Vimeo Staff Pick and was showcased by the BFI and British Council. More info on screenings, awards and watch the film here: www.breathefilm.info

I also create visual spectacles for artists like Tame Impala, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat and Katy Perry, through my animation work as RUCKUS