About
James Kaye
James is a student based in Leeds, UK. They are studying in level 6 Animation, and currently preparing to launch their career within the industry. With specialist subjects in Storyboarding, Layout and Conceptual Illustrations, he has a strong admiration towards storytelling through the pre-production process.
James loves everything to do with the camera's eye: whether its perspectives, camera movements, creating new shot types, or even a complex turnaround. So long as the story is told to its utmost potential.
His art style is similar to a lot of children's media: Primarily using basic forms; breaking down the character's structure to the core values to distinguish their ability to act and compose during the scene.
'Telling a story is about connection. Whether it is to the character's expressions, or just being in awe of the visuals on the screen. I want every moment to be recognised as an individual, inspired shot.'
​~ James
Creative Jobs and Achievements
February 2023 - Present
Akkorokamui
Dir. James Kaye
Directed and produced. Worked in all roles, with assistance in animation and background production.
​
3 minutes, children's media.
January 2021 - May 2021
The Wars That
Burnt A City
Dir. James Kaye
Directed and produced,
with narration by Anatoli Tsampa
​
A history documentary based on the events of the Trojan War, and modern discoveries surrounding it. 91 seconds.
September 2020 - January 2021
My Inner Demon
Dir. Charlie Fotheringham
Art Director, Storyboard/ Layout Artist, Concept Artist, Character Designer, Background Artist,
2D Animator.
​
A girl's family gifts her an unusual present on her 16th birthday. A life sentence to forever look after a demon named Lilith.
​
4 minutes, mixed media animation