Bringing Ideas from the Script to the Screen

Producer specialising in collaborative filmmaking, production management, and creative development

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Hello, I'm James

My Story

James Gerfen - film producer

I've always had a great love for artistry, in whatever form it takes. Film, however, is what has enticed me most. In trying different roles throughout university, I very quickly discovered that producing was for me.

I am a film production student with a growing specialism in producing across documentary, fiction, and collaborative productions. Throughout my university experience, I have consistently taken on producer and line producer roles, developing a strong balance between creative input and practical organisation.

The main thing that I love about producing is being able to add some of my own creative vision, while working to bring everyone else's to life. There's nothing I find more satisfying than gathering a group of talented people so we can all work together and achieve something great. Working as a team and each contributing our personal stamp onto a story is what I believe is so great about the filmmaking process.

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What I Do

With a commitment to balancing creative freedom with logistics, I love bringing films to life.

Film producing on set

Producing

I oversee film production from conception to completion, ensuring that every detail aligns with the vision, is well managed and adheres to industry standards. My skills includes budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination.

Line production workflow

Line Production

I manage logistics, schedules, and practical workflows across productions in order to make a smooth film workflow.

Creative development session

Creative Development

I strongly believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside writers, directors, and other professionals to foster a creative environment. I love offering feedback, shaping ideas, and contributing creatively to strengthen projects.

Production Paperwork

Practical documents for smoother shoots

Alongside creative producing, James is experienced in preparing the paperwork that keeps a production organised, including call sheets, daily production reports, and expense reports.

5 page PDF

Call Sheet Template

A structured call sheet covering crew calls, location details, schedule, cast calls, equipment, props, and health and safety notes.

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2 page PDF

Daily Production Report

A daily reporting template for shoot timings, cast wrap details, media notes, location updates, department summaries, and incidents.

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3 page PDF

Expense Report Example

A production expense report example showing category breakdowns, subtotals, contingency tracking, total spend, and remaining budget.

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My Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio. Here you'll find links to a selection of my films, along with a behind the scenes photo section.

Dénouement

My second year final project - a short adaptation of The Three Musketeers

Test Shoot - Scene from The Seventh Seal

A monologue directed by myself, adapting a scene from The Seventh Seal (1957)

Borrowed Time

A short completed as part of a 48hr film challenge

The Reckoning

My final project for my first year at university

Canary in a Coal Mine

My first year documentary project

All In!

An opening title sequence project

solace

My first university film, in the form of a film poem

Contact Me

Have a project, production question, or collaboration in mind? Contact James directly by email or phone.

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