Benjamin James

Benjamin James is an Affiliated Faculty member in the Film & Television Program Office at the University of Idaho's English Department. He joined the university in 2012 and holds a B.A. in Theatre and Performance from the University of Warwick and an M.A. in Film and TV Production from the University of Bristol. His work spans screenwriting, film production, and theatre, with notable recognition including a Royal Television Society award for his graduate film. He teaches courses such as Screenwriting, Digital Media Production, and Literature and Film Adaptation.

James' career includes roles with the BBC, BAFTA chairman Simon Relph, Warp Films, and independent film production. He directed Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' in original pronunciation and delivered a TEDx talk titled 'What Use is Horror?' in 2017. His research interests focus on screenwriting, film production, cinema studies, and popular culture.

He maintains active engagement in creative projects, including writing original screenplays and producing films. His academic contributions bridge theoretical and practical aspects of media production, reflecting his background in both performance and film.