James Helsing(I)
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
James Helsing is an alumnus of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in England. London productions include King Lear, The School for Scandal, Henry V, The Pillars of Society and The Cherry Orchard. Summer stock credits include The Pirates of Penzance, Oklahoma!, West Side Story, A Marriage Proposal and Love Letters. Tours include A Christmas Carol and DA.
He made his feature film directing debut with the Lionsgate release Intuitions (2019) starring Eric Roberts, Linda Gray, René Mena, Vannessa Vasquez and Mike Manning, which enjoyed a healthy run on the festival circuit and picked up several trophies along the way... including three Best Director nominations for James.
He directed the award-winning LGBTQ horror/murder mystery feature (and streaming hit) Martinez, Margaritas and Murder! (2025), which he also wrote. In 2027 he directs the small town murder mystery/horror feature Gruesome from his own screenplay. It stars The Nun II (2023) star Bonnie Aarons, Nicholle Tom and René Mena.
He made his feature film directing debut with the Lionsgate release Intuitions (2019) starring Eric Roberts, Linda Gray, René Mena, Vannessa Vasquez and Mike Manning, which enjoyed a healthy run on the festival circuit and picked up several trophies along the way... including three Best Director nominations for James.
He directed the award-winning LGBTQ horror/murder mystery feature (and streaming hit) Martinez, Margaritas and Murder! (2025), which he also wrote. In 2027 he directs the small town murder mystery/horror feature Gruesome from his own screenplay. It stars The Nun II (2023) star Bonnie Aarons, Nicholle Tom and René Mena.
