Professional

'Criminal Spirit' (working title): Structuring and writing series 1 for a major studio. 10 episode suspense thriller.

'Cast and Crew’' (working title): Writing and developing TV pilot and series for WB (drama/comedy).

Personal & Collaborative
(please feel free to contact me if you are interested in working on a listed project and/or working together)

​'A Life Withdrawn': Feature film. Drama, True Story.
Director: Paul James​
Screenplay: Paul James

Producer(s): Ella Greenwood & Paul James
​Executive Producer(s): Stephanie King

​Dreamotion Studios production.
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Synopsis: The uncomfortable demise of life and love caused by the slippery slope of addiction is divulged in this incredible uncompromised true story.​

​​Locations: TBD.​
​Status: Development.
'The Other Side': Music Video.
Artist: Lola Kristine
Director: Paul James
Story Writer: Paul James

Dreamotion Studios collaboration with Lola Kristine.
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Synopsis: From a solitary monotone beginning as she looks out into the ocean alone, Lola rises and invites us to walk with her through the city, inspiring colorful changes and uplifting everyone she encounters. Her journey concludes with an epic finale, which she shares with the sea of positive people she has inspired to join her along the way.

​Locations: Orange County, California.
Status: Post-Production.
'Dry Shampoo': Music Video.
Artist: Koraloo
Director: Paul James
Story Writer: Paul James

Dreamotion Studios collaboration with Koraloo.
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Synopsis: Koraloo sings 'Dry Shampoo' through a collection of colorful characters at a hair salon. Each personality is a reflection of Koraloo.

​Locations: Orange County, California.
Status: Post-Production.
'It's A Riot': Music Video.
Artist: Si Phili feat. Jazz T
Lyrics: Si Phili
Songwriter: Justin Busch

Director: Paul James​ (Film & Music Video)

Dreamotion Studios collaboration with Si Phili.

Synopsis: Lyrics based on the 'Once Upon a Riot' film, true story and 'life on the Farm' are performed by Si Phili and are cut with clips from the 'Once Upon a Riot' film. DJ Jazz T is featured on the decks.

Locations: United Kingdom.
Status: Post-Production & Pick-Ups.
'Nenn Country': Reality TV Show.
Director: Paul James
Writer: Paul James
Created By: Greg Marx
Dreamotion Studios collaboration with Nenn Equine.
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Synopsis: Join Dr. Katie Nenneker and the incredible Nenn team as they improve and save the lives of animals everywhere.

​Locations: Southern California.
Status: Pilot Post-Production.
'Once Upon a Riot' (formerly '1992'): POC & feature film.
Director: Paul James
Screenplay: Paul James
Dreamotion Studios co-production with Broken Flames Productions (UK).
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Synopsis: Based on a raw and powerful true story, filled with conflict, controversy and crime, a British lad returns to England with his American friend on the eve of devastating riots, which erupt from the center of a sordid criminal world fueled by the diverse community of characters he left behind.

​Locations: United Kingdom and United States.
Status: Post-Production.
​'D List': Short film. Drama, Comedy.
Director: Paul James​
Screenplay: Luc Clopton
​Dreamotion Studios production.
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Synopsis: A young, broke actor, stuck on the D-list, is trying to make his mark. From living in his car, to spending his last few dollars to hire an acting coach, he is giving everything he has to make his dream a reality.

​​Locations: Los Angeles County, California.​
​Status: Post-Production.
​'Breaking Plans': Short film. Drama, Tween, Family.
Director: London Houghton & Paul James​
​Screenplay: London Houghton.
​Dreamotion Studios production.
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Synopsis: Emma, Sarah, and Amelia are very close 5th-grade friends navigating their way through school. The friendship is tested when Sarah seemingly misses their group assignment to hang out with Emma’s brother…

​​Locations: Orange County, California (Seal Beach)​
​Status: Post-Production.
'Extra Deception': (formerly 'The Best Man'): Short film. Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Director: Paul James​
Screenplay: Paul James
​Dreamotion Studios production.
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Synopsis: On their engagement, a couple receives the trip of a lifetime as a gift from the alluring and charming 'best man'. But why are they departing on separate flights? Click on the 'I WANT IN!' button to learn more.

​​Locations: Orange and Los Angeles Counties, California.​
​Status: Revising Script. Screen Tests. Development.
'From Under The Bridge: When Bullies Become Trolls': Award-winning short film based on a true story.
Director: Paul James
Screenplay: Paul James
​Dreamotion Studios production.
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Synopsis: A lonely high-school girl escapes depression and her bullies when she meets the perfect boy online, but is he too good to be true?

​Locations: Orange County & Los Angeles County, California.
Status: Released - Festival Run.