James Barnes

James Barnes

Screenwriter

Rancho Cucamonga, California

Member Since:
July 2019
Last online:
> 2 weeks ago
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About James

James Barnes is a writer of Mexican descent who specializes in writing stories that are wacky-unique adventures which revolve around social issues that mirror conflicts in our society today. He’s currently fulfilling a military obligation but is still eagerly pursuing his dream as a storyteller. He is actively trying to get representation to help him sell his most recent script The Chango. It’s a horror comedy that draws inspiration from his Chicano roots.

Badges

2024-11-05

Writers' Room Member

Certifications

Awards

  • Quarterfinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest
    (2022)

  • Finalist, Coverfly - Pitch Week Spring
    (2022)

  • Semifinalist, ScreenCraft TV Pilot Script Competition
    (2021)

  • Semifinalist, The Script Lab - TSL Free Screenplay Contest
    (2021)

  • Finalist, WeScreenplay - Diverse Voices Fall
    (2021)

  • Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Film Fund Spring
    (2021)

  • Second Rounder, Launch Pad Pilot Competition
    (2021)

  • Semifinalist, Script2Comic Contest
    (2021)

  • Quarterfinalist, Final Draft - Big Break
    (2021)

  • Semifinalist, ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch
    (2020)

  • Semifinalist, Emerging Screenwriters - Genre Screenplay Competition 2020
    (2020)

  • Screencraft Fellowship Quarterfinalist
    (2018)

  • Screencraft Comedy Semifinalist
    (2018)

  • Cinequest Screenwriting Competition Top 50
    (2017)

Education

  • script anatomy
    (2021-2023)

  • UCLA EXTENSION FILM
    (2016-2017)

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