Biography
Los Angeles-based filmmaker James Kicklighter spent the first 18 years of his life in Bellville, GA, population 123. After the unexpected death of his father at age 12, James has spent his career telling stories about loss and identity, directing and producing films since 2006.
Recent work includes two documentary features, The American Question, rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, exploring the erosion of trust in America over 8 years, and The Sound of Identity, rated 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, following Lucia Lucas, following the first Trans opera singer to have a leading role on the American stage.
Working between narrative films, documentaries and advertising, James brings creative tools from each of these disciplines to approach new material. He is an active member of the Director’s Branch of the Television Academy.
Filmography
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Crew
Crew Credits
The American Question
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2024
The American Question
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2024
The American Question
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2024
A Dark Foe
Role: Production Coordinator
MOVIE • 2021
The Sound of Identity
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2020
The Sound of Identity
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Every 9 Hours
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2019
Every 9 Hours
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2019
Every 9 Hours
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2019
Angel of Anywhere
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2018
Angel of Anywhere
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2018
Six L.A. Love Stories
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 2016
Digital Edition
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
Desires of the Heart
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2015
Followed
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2011
Followed
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2011
The Car Wash
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2010
The Car Wash
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010