James Cox is a renowned filmmaker, born and raised in Menlo Park, California, who has made a name for himself in the industry with his exceptional writing and directing skills. His educational background is marked by attendance at the University of California, Berkeley, and New York University.
Throughout his career, James has worked with numerous esteemed professionals, including Academy Award and Golden Globe winners and nominees, such as Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Paquin, Taron Egerton, Selma Blair, and Jared Leto. He has also collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Ridley Scott, Jerry Bruckheimer, Mike DeLuca, Donna Langley, and Michael Mann, working on projects for prominent Hollywood studios like New Line, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, and Disney.
Initially, James worked as a cinematographer in New York and as a lyricist on Atlantic Records, showcasing his versatility as a multi-media visual artist. He has garnered over half a billion views on YouTube, with notable credits including music videos for Rise Against's "Give it All" and t.AT.u.'s "All About Us," which earned a platinum record and MTV Russia's Music Video of the Year.
James' literary debut, Grand Theft AI, published by Blackstone Publishing in July, marks the beginning of a series. Praised by New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sansbury Smith as "a cyberpunk masterpiece where The Matrix collides with Blade Runner," this book is a testament to James' innovative storytelling abilities.
