TK James
Directing
Biography
With an affinity for genre-pieces and chamber films, TK James strives to push the bounds of visual interest and multi-media integration in their films. TK is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, where they studied live-action production with a focus in directing. As a non-binary filmmaker, they not only expect but demand visibility for everyone across all facets of their work- in front of and behind the camera. TK’s films have been selected for “Best in Class” reels, as well as the annual RIT Honors Show in 2023 & 2025, as well as winning both the “Essence of JVC” and “Best of Fest” awards from the first and second annual JVC Film Fest in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Known For
When an up-and-coming ventriloquist’s puppet begins exploring his gender, the ventriloquist must decide whether to support his puppet’s wishes at risk of their act while learning more about his own identity along the way.
Teddy & Tater
After an executive order renouncing the existence of trans and non-binary people, Fuck Your Policy explores the experience of existing outside the gender binary in the current political climate.
Fuck Your Policy
As a blizzard rolls through a small Western town, young waitress Eloise finds herself trapped between the rising tensions of an ominous outlaw and mysterious bounty hunter.
FIREBALL
He's not just finding a record, he's changing the labels. On his quest to find one very specific album, A young man with Down syndrome connects with all genres of people and music alike.
Turn Table
A horror short film.