I'm a versatile director known for my vibrant style and infectious energy. My recent collaborations include Channel4, Amazon Prime, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP, Indicia, Oath and Octagon to name a few.In 2015 Film4 invited me to guest direct for their 2015 suspense series. Night Feed starred Alice Lowe (Sightseers, Paddington) and David Oakes (Vict... Read More

I'm a versatile director known for my vibrant style and infectious energy. My recent collaborations include Channel4, Amazon Prime, Saatchi & Saatchi, VCCP, Indicia, Oath and Octagon to name a few.In 2015 Film4 invited me to guest direct for their 2015 suspense series. Night Feed starred Alice Lowe (Sightseers, Paddington) and David Oakes (Victoria, The Borgias) went on to become the highest rated film of the series and is now available on All 4.I have three comedy feature films released worldwide, winning the Melies D’Argent and nominated for the coveted Melies D’Or at Sitges International Film Festival.Through my experience in feature films I have gained extensive experience working with all types of performers, be they Bafta winning or Oscar nominated actors to fresh faced talent. This has allowed me to quickly launch a successful parallel career in commercials, directing varied talent from sports stars or child actors taking their first steps into the field.I've worked throughout every continent, for many diverse Global Brands including: MasterCard, EE, Kia, Volvo, Etihad, Ferrari, Cirque Du Soleil and Nike.When I'm not hyping up a cast & crew from behind the camera, I can be found surfing the south coast of England with my family.TESTIMONIALS..... Patrick Mulford // Executive Creative Director at theAudience Normally the word 'nice' is reserved for really dull boyfriends you're desperate to ditch, so I'm not sure it's much of a compliment to say that CJ is the nicest guy I think I've ever worked with! But seriously...he really IS that 'nice'. The mark of a brilliant director is someone who instantly puts cast and crew at ease, and turns four arduous days of filming into an effortless fun-packed lovefest. Working with CJ is way too enjoyable to ever expect a half-decent movie to fall out the back of it but invariably it does. A bloody good bit of film, every time. I cannot recommend Christian enough. Excellent director. Excellent end product.Andy Haynes // MD UKS&V Ltd Christian is a great film director and he knows every aspect of the filming process. He always provides us with innovative and creative solutions. Our blue chip clients always love his work and I can’t recommend him highly enough.Andrew Freedman Andrew Freedman // Founder at ConnectD Christian James is a miracle-worker with a movie camera, conjuring top-class production values from the tightest budgets, never compromising on creativity to deliver on-time and always to satisfaction. Christian is a true collaborator, consistently in service of the project and the client.Lindsay Barker // Owner & TV Producer - Mediakinetic Ltd Christian is one of the most affable characters I've had the pleasure of working with. He's a creative Director with high-energy levels and a hugely positive can-do outlook - these qualities make it a pleasure to work with him on every occasion. He takes the hard-work out of any production with his creative ideas, whilst getting the best out of a camera crew, actors and interviewees with such a likeable personality. As a talented, flexible, reliable and enthusiastic Director I can't recommend him highly enough. Read Less