James Button

Welsh indie filmmaker, BAFTA Cymru nominated writer, and comedy short film director with a passion for spreading silliness on screen.

What do we know about James Button?

Here are the key biographical details about James Button:

  • Name: James Button
  • Place of Birth: Swansea, Wales, UK
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Writer
  • Crew Jobs: Writer, Director, Editor, Producer, Co-Producer

Who is James Button?

James Button is a BAFTA Cymru Nominated Writer and BBC Comedy Collective director who's had a LOT of fun making fun films for fun. An excitable indie filmmaker always seeking to spread silliness (as we'll all be dead soon anyway).

The latest 3 (of his 20+) short films "The Foul" (dog poo), "RoButler" (naughty AI) and "Road Rage" (inconvenient time-travel) have amassed awards and 70+ official selections, including at BAFTA/BIFA-recognised festivals.

In 2024 he wrote/directed 3 new comedy shorts: "The Quackening" (about a duck-themed curse), "1 In 5 Sheep" (an arty exploration of why do sheep baa?) and "Time's Up, I'm Afraid" (about a multiverse-hopping therapist). James is also developing his debut feature script based in a fantastical Welsh town of crazy characters called…"Screbs".

What is James Button known for?

James Button is a Welsh writer and director recognized for his award-winning comedy short films. His notable works include:

  • Road Rage! (2020, Movie)
  • The Quackening (2025, Movie)
  • 1 In 5 Sheep (2025, Movie)
  • Harvey Greenfield Is Running Late (2023, Movie)
  • RoButler (2022, Movie)
  • The Foul (2021, Movie)
  • The Corpse Series (2016, Movie)

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