James is a multi-award-winning freelance creative director, director, and DOP, specialising in large-scale immersive experiences, commercials, and documentaries.

From the KSA Pavilion at the 2025 Osaka World Expo to global campaigns for brands like General Electric, Adobe, H&M, Converse, and Uniqlo, his work spans the world and tells striking visual stories that captivate and inspire.

With a collaborative approach and a passion for powerful visuals, James has earned two Royal Television Society Awards, ‘Best UK Short’ at Open City Doc Fest, and a place in the BFI National Archive.

Get in touch if you have a project in mind.

Email: info@jamesdougan.com

Tel: 07854579533

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Winner Best UK Short - Open City Doc Fest

Winner Best Short Documentary - Royal Television Society Wales

Winner Best Editing - Royal Television SocietyNationals

Winner Best Cinematography - Southampton International Film Festival

Winner Best Cinematography - Portsmouth International Film Festival

Competition Winner - Rankin Film Productions & Doc Heads Film Fund

Official Selection - Crystal Palace International Film Festival

National Archive - British Film Institute (BFI)

Winner - Vimeo Staff Pic Award