James Kicklighter
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James Barton Kicklighter June 26, 1988 Claxton, Georgia. United States |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Alma mater | Georgia Southern University |
| Years active | 2006–present |
James Kicklighter (born June 26, 1988) is an American film producer, writer, and director from the small village of Bellville, Georgia, United States.
He was recognized by Heather Huhman's series in the National Edition of Examiner.com as one of the Top CEO's Under 25 in America. Outside of his professional work, he serves as a mentor and documentary advisor for "Ambition", a non-profit based in Los Angeles sponsored by high-end boutique JAMAH, promoting entrepreneurship among high school students. JAMAH named their messenger bag, The Kicklighter, in his honor.
He began his career at 18, as co-executive producer of That Guy: the Legacy of Dub Taylor, interviewing the late actress Dixie Carter, rocker John Mellencamp, director David Zucker, actor Buck Taylor. In an interview with Seattle Youth Media, he stated "the great thing about living today is that anybody can make a film. So if you want to make a film right now, you can run out there with a camera, edit it and produce that film, but the question is, can you tell a story?".
During his studies at Georgia Southern University, he, under the supervision of a professor and along with a fellow student, helped to kick off a decade-long celebration of the Golden Age of Radio for the Broadcast Education Association. While directing the film that became Theater of the Mind, he met Edith Ivey, who starred in his short film, The Car Wash.
The Car Wash has won numerous awards and was mentioned in the Rome-News Tribune, including Audience Choice Award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, the largest youth film festival in the world.
Followed, based on the story by Will McIntosh, was one of 24 films to win an Audience Choice Award at the 2011 National Film Festival for Talented Youth, and has been picked up by Dragon*Con, The Rome International Film Festival, Garden State Film Festival and Central Florida Festival, with international press coverage.Ain't it Cool News gave the film a positive notice for his direction, stating "Directed with a delicate and gentle hand, FOLLOWED is probably the most unexpected horror surprise I’ve seen in quite a while."
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