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Stories felt
before they’re told.
Narrative, documentary, commercial and music-driven filmmaking from Kelowna, British Columbia.
Watch the 2025 showreelSelected work
Film with a human pulse.
James combines a photographer’s eye with a calm, performance-focused approach to create images that feel cinematic without losing what is real.
About James
A visual storyteller who understands the whole production.
James Alton is a Canadian director and director of photography known for emotionally attentive storytelling, shaped light and a grounded way of working with people on camera.
His background moves through photography, technology, directing, cinematography and producing. That range lets him see both the smallest human detail in a frame and the practical path required to bring an ambitious production to screen.
Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, James works locally and travels for narrative, documentary, broadcast, commercial and music projects.
Work with JamesSelected recognition
Work that has travelled.
Because She’s Adopted
Best Canadian Documentary
Vancouver International Movie Awards · 2024Mabel
Best Director
Toronto & Calgary Independent Film FestivalsColorado
Best Music Video · Third Place
Okanagan Screen Awards · 2026Open Road
Special Mention
Thilsri International Film Festival · 2025Recognition is listed with each project and the role James held in its creation.
Need the full production?
James leads larger productions through Kelowna Film Studios.
For producing, service production, production management, crews, locations and production infrastructure in British Columbia.
Visit Kelowna Film Studios