LOVE, FROM ELLIE
A precocious 9-year-old girl visits her veteran dad’s memorial on his birthday, chaperoned by her unhoused uncle, to throw him the perfect party. When unforeseen circumstances get in the way of her plans, she must give up control to celebrate her dad.
A short film written and directed by Chantelle James.
Ordinary
Janie, a recently diagnosed Schizophrenic, escapes her dull medicated life finding freedom inspired by a new city and a friendship with the fantastical Pixie.
Written by: Chantelle James
Directed by: Jeneffa Soldatic
Produced by: Chantelle James & Alexandra Grossi
Starring: Chantelle James, Alexandra Grossi, Paul McKinney, Roslyn Gentle & Ana Alexander.
Love, from Ellie
A young girl visits her veteran dad's memorial on his birthday to throw him a party.
Written & Directed by: Chantelle James
Produced by: Chantelle James, Kirtana Banskota, Paulina Manseau
Co-Producers: Amado DeHoyos, Serene Bynum
Associate Producers: Delilah Iversen, Eliza St John, Jess Gutierrez-Hefner, Tori Rose, MOM Film Fest, Jeff Aman
Starring: Sara Willars, Craig Nigh, Carly Christopher, Kathy Rose Center
Awards: Best Contest Screenplay Short Film - Reel East Texas Film Festival 2023, Best Short Screenplay - Phoenix Film Festival 2024
A Thousand Times A Day
After the tragic loss of her four-year-old son, a woman struggles to forgive her alcoholic brother who was taking care of him the night of the accident.
Written & Directed by: Chantelle James
Produced by: Chantelle James, Jeff Brody & Paulina Manseau
Starring: Mandy Evans, Jason Dowies, Holt Boggs & Paulina Manseau
Awards: Best Cinematography Short - Deep in the Heart Film Festival 2023, Directors Choice Award - Austin Revolution Film Festival 2023, Gold Remi Award - Worldfest Houston International Film Festival 2023, Best Texas Short - Topaz Film Festival 2023, Festival Treasure Award - Catalina Film Festival 2023, Best Editor - Austin Spotlight Film Festival 2023
Official Selection: Hill Country Film Festival 2023, Marina Del Rey Film Festival 2023, Gig Harbor Film Festival 2023, MOM Film Fest 2023, San Antonio Film Festival 2023, Lake Travis Film Festival 2023, San Angelo Revolution Film Festival 2023, Black Bear Film Festival 2023, Reel East Texas Film Festival 2023, Awareness Film Festival 2023, Lone Star Film Festival 2023, USA Film Festival 2023
Quarterfinalist, Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition 2021
Semifinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards 2020
Quarterfinalist, ScreenCraft Film Fund Spring 2021