James Russell (director)
James Russell is a British Award Winning Multi Camera Director of live music, events, promos, studio and DVD content. With over 23 years of experience as a Director, he now works on a freelance basis. He has recorded live music performances from a diverse range of artists such as Liam Gallagher, Morrissey, Katy Perry, Jay Z, Coldplay, Ellie Goulding, Bastille, Stereophonics, Backstreet Boys, Editors, QOTSA, Duran Duran, The Cure and KSI to name a few. Born in Manchester, England, James moved down to London in the 1990s and has worked across an array of music and television disciplines; from live concerts and events, award shows, television programs and music documentaries. With vast experience he always provides a wide range of styles and innovative approaches to live video and film, from intimate gigs to large arenas and festivals. With each performance, he manages to individually craft the visuals, bringing a unique and audience point of view to each and every project. He began his career at MTV Europe where he moved into directing live music and shows for both VH1 and MTV World Stage. The past few years alone has seen James work on a multitude of BluRays and musical capture