
James Newhook
Editing
Biography
James Newhook is a filmmaker rooted in the captivating landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a deep admiration for both history and film. Over the years, as he has delved into filmmaking and immersed himself with Newfoundland's history, he's come to realize that film can serve as an extraordinary medium to both educate and preserve stories that would otherwise vanish into the annals of time. His works often center around the local Newfoundland culture, ranging from adapting true stories from his hometown and creating documentaries that archive historical aspects, to producing cinematic adaptations of the folklore deeply woven into the culture of his home province.
Known For

A fresh out of college nervous wreck tries to find a job only to find herself hunted by her new boss, trapped in an endless office room and no one believes what actually happened to her.
The Backroom
A man stuck inside his house during a worldwide lockdown starts to lose not just his friends, but also his sanity.
Lockdown

Ben Power interviews his father, Darrell Power of Great Big Sea, and asks what it was like on the road, being away from his family, and how being in one of the most memorable Newfoundland bands shaped his life.
The Power Of Music - Darrell's Story

A young university student, bored at work, finds herself at a crossroads. One way leads to a prestigious, but expensive, master's program in finance. Another way leads straight back to her current dead-end job. A third way involves a charming, flirtatious stranger who recognizes her from school. All in all, a strange night to get robbed.
The Pinch

Concerned about a ghost potentially lurking in the bathroom, a laboratory intern hires a ghost-hunting influencer to take care of the situation.
How To Ghostbust a Bathroom

An independent investigative journalist is on a mission to solve a string of strange deaths occurring in the forests of Western Newfoundland. What was once thought to be animal attacks is now being studied a little closer and just may be murders carried out by the mythical creature of provincial folklore, the Webber.
The Webber

Bruce is a young man who finds himself struggling with commitment issues. Although he thinks life is going smoothly, he starts to become friends with a man who wears a wolf mask. Slowly and surely Bruce sees this masked man everywhere he goes and starts to wonder if he is imaginary or if he himself is actually the masked man.
So Cold

An unemployed, dropped out student plans to steal a "rare projector" from his old college so he can sell it online for few bucks.
A Quick Heist

Based on the tale by Dale Jarvis, "Lady at Number 16" tells the story of two sailors in the 1800s that help a young lady back into her mansion. They return a few hours later to realize that their night was not all that it had seemed, and it may have had a more sinister twist than expected.
Lady at Number 16

Yearning for the confidence to give his crush a New Year's kiss, Riley takes pills with unpredictable side effects.
Party Monster

Amidst a mostly Catholic community, a small tiny Anglican church offers more to the community of Placentia than people may think, and holds many connections and history to the rest of the world.
The Little Church That Could
One man's hat is another man's treasure when it comes to the importance and significance of saving items of historic value.
Another Man’s Treasure
A lonely man is chilling one Halloween Night when he is disturbed by a mysterious phenomenon in his bookshelf.
When Books Fly
A documentary that shows and talks about the struggles of being a musician nowadays with the rise of streaming services.
The Music Industry's Broken Record

A chance meeting of an art activist and a pompous Sunday painter at a public statue of Winston Churchill turns into a public event of insults in this political satire.
Colonial Rocks

A man recounts to a friend a series of dreams in which he travels through time with the aid of a feather.
The Feather
In a near-future plagued by devastating heat, a woman is gifted a mysterious package that can help her withstand the heat.
Growing
A vlogger with an aspiration to conquer a difficult hike encounters a dark secret after a mysterious man offers him help...
Into The Unknown

A young man recounts a disturbing dream to his therapist.
The Bottle

Hugh writes a letter to his wife as he prepares for his day.