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.
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)
script anatomy
(2021-2023)
UCLA EXTENSION FILM
(2016-2017)