James Lipetzky
- Director
- Editor
- Writer
James began his career as a commercial editor in Chicago and quickly became one of the most sought after editors in the country collaborating with some of the most prestigious directors in the business like Zack Snyder, Errol Morris and Tarsem.
Moving behind the camera, Lipetzky became known as a top real person director and has crafted content for Microsoft, Sony, McDonalds, Rolex and 3M to name just a few brands. With a voice predicated on realism, not overblown concepts, but raw and real, his work is beautiful, unpredictable, and utterly spontaneous.
James' first feature film, SWEET DREAMS DRIVING SCHOOL, was a hit on the festival circuit early in his career. His documentary feature, LICENSE TO OPERATE, co-produced by Pete Carroll, debuted at SIFF, and has played in festivals across the country, winning the Best Documentary Award at the Highland Park International Film Festival.
James is developing with his partner, Samantha Hart, a new documentary on aging, "Older."
Moving behind the camera, Lipetzky became known as a top real person director and has crafted content for Microsoft, Sony, McDonalds, Rolex and 3M to name just a few brands. With a voice predicated on realism, not overblown concepts, but raw and real, his work is beautiful, unpredictable, and utterly spontaneous.
James' first feature film, SWEET DREAMS DRIVING SCHOOL, was a hit on the festival circuit early in his career. His documentary feature, LICENSE TO OPERATE, co-produced by Pete Carroll, debuted at SIFF, and has played in festivals across the country, winning the Best Documentary Award at the Highland Park International Film Festival.
James is developing with his partner, Samantha Hart, a new documentary on aging, "Older."
