James Cleave Films

James Cleave is an award-winning Writer-Director based in London, United Kingdom and a member of Directors UK. 

James' debut sci-fi drama short 'Sometime Else' (dubbed a "lost Black Mirror episode" online), received 16 awards and 24 Nominations across 11 national and international film festivals, including BAFTA Short Film & BAFTA Cymru-Qualifying Carmarthen Bay Film Festival. 

His second, BIFA-Qualified comedy-drama short 'MAFIA' has received 5 Wins, 5 Nominations and 20 Official Selections at multiple BIFA and Canadian Screen Award-Qualifying, national, and international festivals.

'SELF+TAPE' is James’ third short film. This comedy-drama follows three actors auditioning for the same, career-defining, lead role in a major British romcom; all from the discomfort of their own homes. It has recently been completed and started its festival run.