James D. Stern

"Creatively relentless and exquisitely versatile", James D. Stern was born in 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and has been actively directing and producing films since the early 1990s. Rooted firmly in the genres of drama, comedy, and documentary, Stern has helmed various high-profile projects, with "Every Little Step" and "The Old Man & the Gun" being among his most notable works, and his film "Every Little Step" earning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming. While his authorial style is marked by a unique blend of emotional depth, meticulous attention to detail, and often a layered narrative structure, Stern always manages to keep a human touch in his storytelling.

James D. Stern, with his relentless passion for filmmaking and unwavering commitment to authenticity, has proven that he is not just a filmmaker, but a true artist who believes in the power of cinema to move, inspire, and change perspectives.