James Dew Hall
Known for
Directing
Born
April 11, 2005 (age 21)
Birthplace
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Biography
James Dew Hall (pronounced "Doo-Hawl") is an African American director, editor, and sound designer specializing in narrative, experimental, and documentary work. Beginning his creative career in the 2010s, he created independent short films, animations, and sketches before expanding his practice while studying Cinema at VCUarts. His films blend genre experimentation with stories that explore the human condition through diverse perspectives and experiences.
Best known work
The Woman with a Name or Two
2025
Masked
Fracture: Prologue
DVD Memories
2025
Empathy Challenge
2022
Bags
2024
Strangest Way to You
2026
In the Way
2026
Mama's Roots
No Funny Business
2026Filmography
TBA
Maskedas Mask/Mask 2, Director, Assistant Editor, Story
TBA
Fracture: PrologueDirector, Boom Operator, Assistant Camera, Screenplay, Editor, Original Music Composer, Sound Designer
TBA
Mama's RootsSet Decoration
2026
Strangest Way to YouDirector, Writer, Producer, Cinematography, Sound Recordist, Sound Designer, Foley Artist, Animation
2026
In the WayDolly Grip
2026
No Funny BusinessMusic, Editor, Second Assistant Director, Sound Designer
2025
DVD MemoriesDirector, Writer, Editor, Colorist, Sound Designer, Music
2025
The Woman with a Name or Twoas Bar Patron
2024
BagsDirector, Writer, Editor, Sound Designer, Original Music Composer
2022
Empathy ChallengeDirector, Writer, Editor, Sound Designer, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer