seeing with your mind
Based out of New York, James Dokko is an award-winning film and commercial director who likes to consistently push the boundaries of what coherent visual narrative could be. His work has been screened and published at distinguished venues including the prestigious Berlinale and broadcast on ARTE France/Germany as well as being shortlisted at various film festivals around the world by directors like Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Steve Jobs), Peter Bradshaw (Guardian film critic), and Efe Çakarel (founder of MUBI - online cinematheque). His work has also received recognition from South Korean Director Park Chan-wook (Vengeance Trilogy, The Handmaiden). His previous sponsors include Canon, Volkswagen, and FFA. When he's not shooting, he could be found playing catch with his dog Murphy in his backyard. Minima Maxima Sunt.
ARTE - "A promising new director."
FIPRSCI REPORT - "Judicious use of framing and shots that draw us in..."
Sandy Lieberson - "A light bulb goes on in my head when I see something new."
NYCIFF - "spectacular lighting"
SHORT OF THE WEEK - "i admired the Ingenuity."
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