James Magnus Woods
Filmmaker & 1st AD

1st AD

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A New York based, Non-Union 1st AD, James has worked on a wide variety of commercials, music videos, PSAs, sports programming and short form narrative projects. He has extensive experience working with A-list talent and has shot all across the US as well as in Europe, Asia and Africa.

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In 2022 James 1st AD'd and co-produced the feature film THE REUNION directed by Roland Ellis. 

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As a 1st AD, he strives for:

Safety. Efficiency. Preparation. Organization. Communication. Collaboration. Teamwork. Safety (yes, again). Carrots not sticks. Honey not vinegar. Glasses half full. Respect for everyone - above and below the line. 

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A small selection of his recent work:

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