James Barber is a London-based writer known for his bold, emotionally charged storytelling that combines humor, intimacy, and social commentary. With experience at the BBC on shows like Newsround and Live ‘n’ Deadly, he gained recognition for writing and producing the award-nominated web series Flatshare, which premiered at WebFest in 2019 and ...
Read MoreJames Barber is a London-based writer known for his bold, emotionally charged storytelling that combines humor, intimacy, and social commentary. With experience at the BBC on shows like Newsround and Live ‘n’ Deadly, he gained recognition for writing and producing the award-nominated web series Flatshare, which premiered at WebFest in 2019 and later aired on London Live. James is currently developing a slate of original dramas, including Catfished, Sign On, The Love Compound, and CTRL / The Inner Net, which explore themes of connection, identity, and societal issues through queer, working-class, and neurodivergent perspectives. In 2020, he was selected for HBO/BET showrunner Ben Cory Jones’s U.S. TV Pilot Workshop, highlighting his talent as one of a few international writers chosen. James continues to create high-concept, character-driven television projects that delve into transformation, shame, and empathy.
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