James Lester

A master of crafting compelling narratives in documentary and music genres, James Lester was born in 1977 in New York, USA. Lester's active years in the industry began in the early 2000s, gaining acclaim for his work in documentaries such as "Getting to the Nutcracker" and "Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity", with the latter earning a nomination at the Cinema Eye Honors Awards. His directorial style is marked by a keen eye for capturing emotion, human spirit, and the unspoken beauty in everyday details. Lester, known for his dedication and passion, has continuously shown the world that documentary filmmaking is not just about facts and figures, but about telling stories that resonate on a deeply human level.