PERSONAL OBJECTIVE:

James’s real passion is storytelling & visualization, and he is bringing his wealth of knowledge into the making of films that emotionally resonate with audiences worldwide. His vast experience in both the Film & TV industries, and the fact that he has directed two of the world’s greatest actors & superstars; Geoffrey Rush (Best Actor, Academy Awards 2007) and Jackie Chan, amongst others, enables James to engage with the best people in the industry and to initiate, develop and produce high quality, successful films. Recently he was awarded the title of Best Director at West End Film Festival in Brisbane, along with numerous wins for his short proof of concept film, The Wrong Man.

James operates two companies to produce his creative projects:


Great Southern Ark Productions


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Great Southern Ark Productions was founded in 2010 by business partners and long-time friends James Lingwood and Shekar Mani. Based in Australia and Mumbai, the company is run by a unique conglomerate of media professionals with a diverse range of industry experience. The company actively seeks out and develops a cross-section of films and television programming, for use on multi-media platforms such as cinema, television, streaming platforms and other social media outlets, to distribute their product throughout the world.

With a firm understanding of business and cultural relations in India, Australia and the UK, Great Southern Ark Productions is an innovative and resourceful company which analyses market trends, thereby exploiting the viability of projects and thus maximising a project’s ability to make profitable returns.

The Company’s mission is to tell meaningful, relatable stories with an edge, as well as to nurture strong business relationships and encourage new and emerging talent.


Visit the website for more information: http://www.gsap.in/


Lingwood Productions





Lingwood Productions is a highly regarded international film and television company. It has earned a world-wide reputation for unique & creative television commercials, award-winning documentaries, and high concept image films for some of the world’s largest organizations, multi-national corporations and which have featured at numerous Film Festivals and have been broadcast worldwide.


The Company has been awarded over sixty international film and television prizes, resulting in an invite to become a member of the select & prestigious International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers, USA. IQ's membership consists of over 80 of the world's most awarded Hollywood & European film and television producer/directors in over 45 countries (including three Oscars and a Palme d’Or).


Lingwood Productions has filmed in many countries throughout the world including Japan, Taiwan, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, and Australia, as well as locations in the Bahamas, Central America, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Europe.



Other Professional Memberships Include:

  • Executive Member of the National Chinese Documentary Film Academy, China

  • The Australian Directors Guild

  • The Australian Writers Guild

  • Screen Producers Association

  • Committee Member of the Queensland Screen Collective


TESTIMONIALS



"LINGWOOD PRODUCTIONS LTD consistently produce excellent films that show imagination, technical prowess and an unerring dedication to quality".

Mark Amdur, Window Creative Advertising, Hong Kong.


"... James Lingwood has an enviable talent in his field and has won the respect of many of his peers within his chosen industry. I am proud to be associated with his work and recommend him highly as an artist, a caring man and good companion".

Colin Cornish, Inspector of Police, South Australian Police Department.



"...The finished product has been accepted extremely well by both staff and customers. It appears to have achieved the almost impossible balance between being 'creative' and 'factual' - well done !"

Julie Williams, Corporate Affairs Executive, British Aerospace Australia.


"James' ease of communication coupled with an honest no-nonsense approach, makes for a personality that adds to LINGWOOD PRODUCTIONS LTD being an asset to this State's film and video industry".

Andrew Zielinski, Director, South Australian Film Corporation.



"... His dedication and attention to detail is reflected in the television documentary "Voyage Of The Great Southern Ark", an internationally successful film of the highest standard. One rarely has the opportunity to work alongside someone as professional as James and I can only hope that we can continue to work together on future projects".

Kevin McLean, Network 8 Television Productions, South Australia.


"Despite trying conditions in China, JAMES LINGWOOD produced a beautiful corporate film for our New York listing with professionalism, creative flair and a wonderful sense of humour".

Emi Yamazaki, Manager, Corporate Development, China Strategic Investments Ltd, Hong Kong.