James Newhook

James Newhook is a filmmaker rooted in the captivating landscapes of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, with a deep admiration for both history and film. Over the years, as he has delved into filmmaking and immersed himself with Newfoundland's history, he's come to realize that film can serve as an extraordinary medium to both educate and preserve stories that would otherwise vanish into the annals of time. His works often center around the local Newfoundland culture, ranging from adapting true stories from his hometown and creating documentaries that archive historical aspects, to producing cinematic adaptations of the folklore deeply woven into the culture of his home province.
- Known for
- Editing
- Born
- 1999-08-03 · Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Known for
- Lady at Number 16 (2022) — Writer
- Party Monster (2023) — Director of Photography
- So Cold (2022) — Cinematography
- The Little Church That Could (2022) — Director of Photography
- The Power Of Music - Darrell's Story (2022) — Cinematography
- The Big Day (2023) — Editor
- The Webber (2021) — Police Officer 2 / Campfire Kid 3 / Reporter on TV
- The Bottle (2021) — Dark Shadow
- Berger Dosh Industries (2024) — Security Guard
- Jimmy Mullen Podcast: A Look Back — Self (archive footage)
- Le Boulon (2022) — Sound
- A Quick Heist (2021) — Boom Operator
- Another Man’s Treasure — Producer
- The Backroom (2021) — Boom Operator
- The Pinch (2022) — Assistant Camera
- How to Ghostbust a Bathroom (2024) — Director of Photography