
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.
2026Strangest Way to YouMovieDirector · Writer · Producer · Cinematography · Sound Recordist · Sound Designer · Foley Artist · Animation
2026In the WayMovieDolly Grip
2026No Funny BusinessMovieMusic · Editor · Second Assistant Director · Sound Designer
2025DVD MemoriesMovieDirector · Writer · Editor · Colorist · Sound Designer · Music
2025The Woman with a Name or TwoMovieas Bar Patron
2024BagsMovieDirector · Writer · Editor · Sound Designer · Original Music Composer
2022Empathy ChallengeMovieDirector · Writer · Editor · Sound Designer · Director of Photography · Original Music Composer
—MaskedMovieas Mask/Mask 2 · Director · Assistant Editor · Story
—Fracture: PrologueMovieDirector · Boom Operator · Assistant Camera · Screenplay · Editor · Original Music Composer · Sound Designer
—Mama's RootsMovieSet Decoration