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.

Ordinary trailer

Love, from Ellie

A young girl visits her veteran dad's memorial on his birthday to throw him a party.

Written by: Chantelle James

Awards: Best Contest Screenplay Short Film - Reel East Texas Film Festival 2023

Semifinalist: ScreenCraft Film Fund (Fall 2023)

Official Selection: Lake Travis Film Festival 2023

This project is currently in development.

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