About.
Independent writer / director based in South London.
Exploring life through character-driven stories.
Email: jamesnicholasarden@gmail.com
Selected Recognition.
Directors UK Inspire Scheme 2024 - 2025
Flickers' Rhode Island International Film Festival 2024 - Grand Prize Winner
Kinsale Shark Awards 2024 - Best Film Winner
Lift-Off Global Awards 2024 - Best Film Winner
London Lift-Off Film Festival 2024 - Best Film Winner
Young Arrows 2024 - Best New Director - Shortlist x 2
Greenwich Film Festival 2024 - Best Film Winner
Cannes Lions 2024 - Young Director Award - Shortlist
Smiley Charity Film Awards 2023 - Winner x 2
Young Arrows 2023 - Best New Director - Shortlist
Berlin Commercial 2023 - Shortlist x 2
Creative Circle Awards 2023 - Best New Director - Shortlist
British Short Film Awards 2022 - Winner
1.4 Awards 2021 - On The Cusp - Winner
Venice TV Award 2021 - New Talent
Lift-Off Global Awards 2020 - Best First Film
London Lift-Off Film Festival 2020 - Best Film Winner
Kerry International Film Festival 2020 - Best International Short