DIRECTOR | WRITER | PRODUCER

Ossey James is a prestigious film director known for his cinematic impact driven storytelling. His portfolio showcases a unique blend of artistry and vision, captivating audiences worldwide.

Ossey James is an award-winning filmmaker from Chicago, IL, with experience in multiple aspects of film spanning over the past two decades as an actor and musician, expanding into roles such as Location Manager, Writer, Producer, and Director. Ossey has made a significant impact in both independent and mainstream cinema and music, having worked with artists such as James Arthur, Travis Barker, Justin Jesso, and Bill Nye The Science Guy. His diverse skills bring a uniquely nuanced impact to projects.

Previous work includes the inclusion campaign Ability in Progress (2021), the feature film Dweller (2022), the short films Haunted and Desert.ed (2024), mini-documentaries such as Sailing The Light (2022), Amazon’s AWS Every App with Wired Magazine and RIOT Games (2023), and Amazon’s AWS x PGA Data Driven (2023), as well as multiple award-winning music music videos for Sony Music.

Ossey’s work has been selected in numerous film festivals including Camerimage, Cinequest, The Big Apple Film Festival, Bronzelens, Blackbird, Irvine International, and the Telly Awards to name a few. Ossey was also awarded Multiple Telly Silver Awards, Honorable Mentions for Best Short Film at the ‘Los Angeles Film and Documentary Awards’ and multiple others for best music videos and documentary with ‘Kim Planart’s: Dawn’ at the Thomas Edison Film Awards. As a writer, he was selected as a finalist at the Cinequest Screenwriting competition together with Catie Loth for their screenplay Intruder.


Website: https://www.father-sun.com/, abilityinprogress.org


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Osssey James

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Ossy James is a prestigious film director known for his minimalist yet cinematic storytelling style, captivating audiences with his unique vision and dedication to the art of filmmaking.

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With years of experience, Ossy has directed numerous acclaimed films, showcasing his talent and passion for storytelling.

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