James Ward Byrkit
James Ward Byrkit (also known as Jim Byrkit and James Byrkit) is an American writer and director, known for his work with the 2011 film Rango.[1]
Awards
- Annie Award for Writing in a Feature Production for Rango (2011, won, shared with John Logan and Gore Verbinski)[2]
- Next Wave Best Screenplay at the Austin Fantastic Fest for Coherence (2013)[3]
- Maria Award for Best Screenplay at the Sitges Film Festival for Coherence (2013)[3]
- Carnet Jove Jury Award for best In Competition at the Sitges Film Festival for Coherence (2013)[4]
- Black Tulip Award for Best Feature Debut at the Imagine Film Festival for Coherence (2014)[5]
- Imagine Movie Zone Award, Special Mention at the Imagine Film Festival for Coherence (2014)[5]
Filmography
As director
- Stop at Nothing (2001)
- Special Unit 2 (2001, 1 episode - The Rocks)
- Yes, and... (2005)
- Fractalus (2005)
- Rango (2011, video game)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)
- Coherence (2013)
As writer
- Yes, and... (2005)
- Fractalus (2005)
- Rango (2011, film)
- Rango (2011, video game)
- Coherence (2013)
- Fraggle Rock (TBA, in development)[6]
References
- ^ Canva, Michael. "As a creative renaissance man, writer-director James Ward Byrkit brings 'RANGO' and 'PIRATES' film to your screen". Washington Post. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "'Rango' wins the Annie Award for animated feature". LA Times. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ a b "'Coherence' Trailer Introduces Psychological Puzzle". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Sitges - 46ed. Festival Internacional de Catalunya (11/10 - 20/10)". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ a b "And the winners are..." IFF. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ Taylor, Drew. "'Rango' Collaborators Jim Byrkit & Alex Manugian Hired To Write Long-Developing 'Fraggle Rock' Movie". IndieWire. Retrieved 8 June 2014.