James Kicklighter
Directing
- Born
- June 26, 1988 (age 38) · Claxton, Georgia
Los Angeles-based filmmaker James Kicklighter spent the first 18 years of his life in Bellville, GA, population 123. After the unexpected death of his father at age 12, James has spent his career telling stories about loss and identity, directing and producing films since 2006.
Recent work includes two documentary features, The American Question, rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, exploring the erosion of trust in America over 8 years, and The Sound of Identity, rated 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, following Lucia Lucas, following the first Trans opera singer to have a leading role on the American stage.
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Working between narrative films, documentaries and advertising, James brings creative tools from each of these disciplines to approach new material. He is an active member of the Director’s Branch of the Television Academy.
Known for
A Dark Foe
July 30, 2021
Angel of Anywhere
January 6, 2018
Six L.A. Love Stories
September 1, 2016
The Sound of Identity
August 22, 2020
Followed
April 5, 2011
Desires of the Heart
November 6, 2015
Digital Edition
June 7, 2016
The Car Wash
February 20, 2010
Every 9 Hours
May 31, 2019
The American Question
October 29, 2024
Behind the camera10
- 2024The American Question Director, Editor, Executive Producer
- 2021A Dark Foe Production Coordinator
- 2020The Sound of Identity Editor, Director
- 2019Every 9 Hours Producer, Editor, Writer
- 2018Angel of Anywhere Editor, Director
- 2016Six L.A. Love Stories Associate Producer
- 2016Digital Edition Director
- 2015Desires of the Heart Director
- 2011Followed Director, Producer
- 2010The Car Wash