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jamesjandakwood
James grew up outside of Providence, coincidentally, during the era of the film Outside Providence. He ran track and cross-country at Villanova University (punctuated occasionally with classwork), graduated, had two amazing children, and married Jennifer Jandak Wood; a talented singer, musician, and a brilliant scientist.
After studying film classes at the Film Arts Institute and the Bay Area Video Coalition, James embarked on his first film - a feature documentary. The film, Crude Impact, screened in over thirty film festivals and won many awards. Crude Impact has been translated into five languages and broadcast in numerous countries around the world.
James has written and directed a number of other short narrative and documentary films. He also wrote and directed two full length plays: A Modern Encounter, and The Chaotic Art of Life.
James is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing at Oregon State University. As an undergraduate, James earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University. He also studied studied Shakespeare and Contemporary British Fiction at Oxford University English Literature Summer School.
Reviews
Lunch Date (2011)
Brilliantly conceived and executed
This is a terrifically acted and well scripted short film. And very well shot. It is a delightful story with that rare, captivating quality which makes the viewer lose themselves in the tale - you forget you're watching a film, and wake up from the spell only when the credits roll. The script is quite funny. Collington and de Vivenot were superb in their respective roles. de Vivenot's quirky character was particularly engaging. To tell a complete story in such a short time while weaving in all of the necessary background information is a difficult task. Collington does this effortlessly. One of the best short films I have seen in years.