About Me
I'm James Blinken, a filmmaker passionate about digital creation and helping people create! With over half of my life dedicated to filmmaking and extensive hands-on editing experience, I am passionate about bringing ideas to life through my digital creations. My journey in film began with a fascination for the power of storytelling to connect people and the captivating stories that can be told on screen. Let’s collaborate to create something extraordinary that reaches its fullest potential!
My Experience!
I recently graduated from Emerson College in December 2024 with a degree in film.
During that time and now, I have worked on many projects, including, but not limited to:
**click on the RED LINKS for work samples**
- Filmed & Edited Regional Theatrical Productions
- The Birch Wathen Lenox School & CoLab Theatre
- Filmed & Edited Art Galleries
- Antico Contempo
- Edited Television Interviews/Commercials
- LTV Studios, Little Room Supply & Local NYC Businesses... (See Vertical Examples Below!)
- Filmed & Edited Various Speeches
- BroadwayWorld & BroadwayHD
- Edited Podcasts
- Nobody Asked
- Filmed & Edited Acting Reels for auditions, portfolios & etc.
- Filmed & Edited Birthday Videos
- Filmed & Edited Scripted & Unscripted Content
- 720 Studios
- Filmed & Edited Social Media, Short & Long-Form Content
- That's Y (See Vertical Examples Below!)
- Production Assistant
- BroadwayHD & Miscellaneous Local Produtions
In addition, I have experience with:
- Livestreaming with multiple camera set-up, including graphics
- Writing articles for Major Outlets
- BroadwayWorld & Dan's Papers
- Digitalizing Media (Physical Photos, DVDs to Digital Formats)
- Technology Support with Apple Products & Printers, Miscellaneous General Technology
- Website Creation (Can make you a website in minutes!)
- AI Creation Tools (Video, Audio, and More! As a resource...)
- Teaching Filmmaking, Video Editing and Screenwriting
- Summer Camp @ Ross (The Ross School) & Private Tutoring
- Creative Consulting & Problem Solving
Upcoming & Current Projects
What I'm currently working on! (that I can share...)
- Editor of Eugene Gregan: Born Dead (Dir: David J. Green)
- Content Creator / Editor for That's Y
Always working on new things on 720 Studios and IMDb
Some of My OWN Projects
Examples of my cinematography, writing & editing!
A Day in the Life (Music Video)
I filmed and edited a music video of the classic Beatles song, "A Day in the Life."
Graham Luis The Mindrunner
A COVID-era feature in which Graham Luis (J.W. Lee) gets stuck in the world of his imagination before facing his own worst fears! This is a 2026 re-edit of the duology!
AI Slop
In a more recent op-ed/comedy piece, I talk about the effect of AI, specifically slop.
Let's Work Together!
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