WHO AM I?

James Newhook (He/Him)
Focusyn Films

I am an award winning filmmaker hailing from Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, with a keen passion for both history and the art of filmmaking. In 2022, I graduated from the College of the North Atlantic's Digital Filmmaking program, and have the professional skills to accomplish any task in a timely and mature manner, whether working collaboratively or individually. My portfolio includes a collection of short films, documentaries, and music videos, recognized internationally through screenings in numerous countries such as Canada, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States, showcasing my home province on a global stage.
Q&A at the 2023 Nickel Independent Film Festival

"Passion is all you need to be a filmmaker, equipment and budget comes second to creativity and a love for film."
The Little Church That Could (2022)
Directed by James Newhook
​Produced by Peter Buckle, Keith Bonnell, CNA

WHAT DO I DO?

I can work in any area of filmmaking, from planning and writing, shooting and lighting, all the way to post-production editing.
Gift From Above (2021)
Directed by James Newhook
​Produced by Peter Buckle, Keith Bonnell, CNA

AWARDS & SCREENINGS

Lady at Number 16
(22 Awards, 16 Nominations, 4 Honourable/Special Mentions, 25 Official Selections)
The Little Church That Could
(3 Awards, 1 Nomination, 1 Honourable Mention, 1 Certification, 12 Official Selections)
Gift From Above
(2 Awards, 1 Nomination, 2 Honourable Mentions, 3 Official Selections)
FULL LIST OF AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Lockdown (2025)
Directed by James Newhook
Produced by James Newhook, Devang Donda

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