James Cullen Bressack

James Cullen Bressack

33 · Born: Feb 29, 1992

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 29, 1992 Los Angeles, California, USA
Parents
  • Ellen Gerstell
  • Gordon Bressack
Relatives
  • Samantha Bressack (Sibling)
  • Jackie Bressack (Sibling)
  • Celia Bressack (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

James Cullen Bressack is a renowned American filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. With a remarkable portfolio of twenty-two feature films as a director and one hundred and thirty-six feature films as a producer, his productions have been released by prominent studios such as Lionsgate, Sony, Saban, and Cinedigm.

His films have also been made available to a wide audience through various streaming platforms and networks, including Hulu, Netflix, Tubi, Paramount+, Lifetime, and Animal Planet. Throughout his illustrious career, James has had the privilege of collaborating with some of the most esteemed actors in the industry, including Mel Gibson, Steven Seagal, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Bruce Willis.

As an award-winning filmmaker, James has received two Emmy nominations for production in both 2023 and 2024, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft. With an impressive fifteen years of experience in the industry, he has directed his first feature film at the tender age of 18, a remarkable achievement that has set the stage for a long and illustrious career.

Born into a family with a deep connection to the arts, James is the son of three-time Emmy Award-winning writer Gordon Bressack and acclaimed voice actress Ellen Gerstell. This upbringing has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his passion and talent for filmmaking, and has provided him with a unique perspective and understanding of the industry.

Career

2025
The Workout
The Workout as Glitch
2024
2022
Murder, Anyone?
Murder, Anyone? as The Director
Captors
Captors as Davey
2021
Fortress
Fortress as Balzary's Driver
2020
Homeward
Homeward as Barl Lightspinner (voice)
2019
Verotika
Verotika as Passerby
Deadly Reunion
Deadly Reunion as Party Wolf
Blood Craft
Blood Craft as Charles the Bum
2018
Virus of the Dead
Virus of the Dead as Jake (segment "Routine Stop")
Dick Dickster
Dick Dickster as M. Lewinsky
2017
CarGo
CarGo as Don Carleone / Smokey Car (voice)
Limelight
Limelight as Hollywood Party Guest
2016
2 Jennifer
2 Jennifer as James
Killer Waves
Killer Waves as Johnny Seafoam Waves Greengrass III aka Kyle
2015
Pernicious
Pernicious as Bar Patron
2013
To Jennifer
To Jennifer as Steven
Treasure Chest of Horrors II
Treasure Chest of Horrors II as Brother Pot (Host Segment)
Frost
Frost as Story
2020
For Jennifer
For Jennifer as Characters
2017
Circus Kane
Circus Kane as Writer
2016
Restoration
Restoration as Screenplay
2 Jennifer
2 Jennifer as Writer
2015
Auteur
Auteur as Writer
2025
The Workout
The Workout as Director, Writer
2024
Darkness of Man
Darkness of Man as Director, Writer
2022
Captors
Captors as Director
Hot Seat
Hot Seat as Director
2021
Fortress
Fortress as Director
2019
Blood Craft
Blood Craft as Director, Screenplay
Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law as Director
Deadly Reunion
Deadly Reunion as Director
2018
Welcome to Hell
Welcome to Hell as Director, Writer
Virus of the Dead
Virus of the Dead as Director, Writer
2017
CarGo
CarGo as Director, Writer
Bethany
Bethany as Director, Writer
Limelight
Limelight as Director
2016
If Looks Could Kill
If Looks Could Kill as Director, Screenplay
2015
Pernicious
Pernicious as Director, Story, Writer
The Condo
The Condo as Director
2013
To Jennifer
To Jennifer as Director, Writer
13/13/13
13/13/13 as Director, Writer
Hate Crime
Hate Crime as Director, Writer
2011
My Pure Joy
My Pure Joy as Director, Writer