- Born
- Birth nameJames Gilbert Hogan Velasquez
- James Velasquez works as a freelance 1st Assistant Director on feature films, commercials and television productions. He began working in the film business in 1995 after graduating from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Media Arts/Filmmaking.
He began his career in Los Angeles where he started as a production assistant and quickly worked his way through the ranks as a 3rd Assistant Director and 2nd Assistant Director. Since then, James has worked on over 50 feature films and television productions, both in the US and in Sweden. In 2010, James was selected for and attended the FOCAL Production Value workshop which took place in Retz, Austria. The 7 Day workshop for 1st A.D.'s and Line Producers is sponsored in part by the Swedish Film Institute, FOCAL and Creative Europe MEDIA.
James looks at each project as a challenge and a learning opportunity. His organizational skills and ability to solve problems in the moment make him an asset both on the set and in the office. He is extremely proficient in using the Movie Magic scheduling program and 1st A.D. workshops teaching the movie magic program and other 1st A.D. techniques to new and aspiring assistant directors. Giving back is important to James and his growth in the film business.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Rice and Beans
- SpousesSarah Mae White(July 21, 2018 - present) (divorced)Malou Velasquez(August 4, 2001 - August 28, 2008) (divorced, 1 child)
- Member of the Delta Chi fraternity.
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