James Dyer is a London-based DGA First Assistant Director
With over 16 years’ experience, James supports productions of all sizes—from intimate shoots to complex multi-unit global campaigns. Known for his calm, collaborative approach and positive energy, he creates environments where directors, crews, and talent can focus on creativity and delivering their best work.
He began in the music industry, working on videos for artists like Rihanna, Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, and Ariana Grande, These early, ambitious projects gave him the opportunity to collaborate with visionary directors and build a broad foundation in all aspects of filmmaking.
James has since worked on diverse commercial projects, including shoots with children and puppeteers, underwater sequences, complex VFX with motion control, high-end beauty campaigns, heli-to-heli shoots with action & Tracking vehicles, and wire and stunt work. His clients include major global brands across various industries.
A frequent collaborator in fashion photography, James coordinates multi-unit shoots involving film crews, photographers, and social teams capturing content with VIP talent in a single day. Recent projects include campaigns for Rimmel, MAC, Adidas, Pepsi, Sky, Netflix, Apple TV, and Disney+.
As well as extensive work across the UK, James has international experience spanning America (East & West Coast), Austria, Bulgaria, the Canary Islands, China, the Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Spain & the Balearic Islands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates. He prides himself on working closely with local productions to deliver the best results for his directors.
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Cranes, Motion Control, Stedicam, Tracking Vehicles, Low Loader, Multi Cameras, Choreography, Children, Animal Handlers, Stunts, Wire Work, SFX, Miniatures, Puppeteering, Green Screen, VFX, Ariel Work, Firearms with Armourers, Battle/Fight Scenes, Underwater Sequences in Tanks, Projection Mapping, Helicopters (inc Heli to Heli)