About
James A. Burkhalter is a Baltimore-based filmmaker, screenwriter, and educator. His directorial credits include a feature-length poetic documentary entitled "There Will Be GLiTTER," as well as several shorts including "Dreams Of My Father," "Kween For A Day," "Love, Ava," and "Your Inbox Is Full." His films have been honored at the Baltimore International Black Film Festival, the Black Femme Supremacy Film Festival, and the LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival, among others. James produced the comedic short film, "F^¢K 'EM R!GHT B@¢K" (2022 Sundance Official Selection), and his queer horror screenplay, "Last Call," won 2nd Place at the Baltimore Film Office's 16th Annual Screenwriters' Competition (hosted by the MDFF).
Filmography
Sofia2026 · Producer
F^¢K '€M R!GHT B@¢K2022 · Producer
Dreams Of My Father2021 · Costume Design, Director, Stand In, Writer, Editor, Producer
Love, Ava2020 · Director, Editor
Your Inbox Is Full2020 · Director, Editor, Sound Designer
Kween For A Day2020 · Editor, Director, Cinematography
Man of the Woods2019 · Cinematography, Director, Editor
There Will Be Glitter2009 · Editor, Director, Cinematography