James Caddick

James Caddick is a Lecturer in Editing and VFX at Aberystwyth University's Department of Theatre, Film, and Television Studies, with over 20 years of professional experience creating award-winning documentaries, TV commercials, music videos, and short films showcased at international festivals including London, Edinburgh, Milan, and Cannes.

His educational background includes an MA in Art and Design from The Royal College of Art, where he began directing upon graduation. His research spans documentary filmmaking, visual effects, and editing, with specific projects examining renewable energy's landscape impact, community narratives like the Elephant and Castle documentary, and experimental forms such as doodling artistry. This work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through creative social engagement.

Caddick's publications from 2005-2018 reveal consistent exploration of visual narrative techniques, particularly in graphic storytelling for Le Gun Magazine and critical analysis of ethnographic cinema. These outputs demonstrate his dual focus on practical industry applications and theoretical film studies.

His accolades include:

• D&AD Channel 4 Honda Idents
• MVA for Katie Tunstall’s 'If Only' music video
• NME for The Maccabees’ 'Can You Give It'
• RCA Moving Image Award (Chris Garnham Memorial) for 'David 39'
• Edinburgh Film Festival McLaren nomination for 'The Journey'
• Creative Circle Awards for Honda idents

He has secured substantial funding including Goldsmith University's 2020 renewable energy documentary grant, Universal Records' 2013-2015 'Elephant Days' feature (premiered at BFI London Film Festival), and multiple commercial production budgets. His expertise is regularly sought by institutions like Falmouth School of Art, Royal College of Art, and London College of Printing for presentations on professional practice and creative workflows.