James Dayton
About JAMes
James Dayton’s work spans the world of commercials, music videos, and documentaries, working with top NBA talent, indie musicians, and fine artists. His clients include ASICS, ANTA sports, Marie Claire, RCA Records, Bristol Studios, and the Hammer Museum, among others.
James demonstrates a keen eye for telling intimate, human stories through an engagingly cinematic lens. Having started in post-production as a commercial editor, his years in the cutting room have enabled him to shoot with efficiency and a strong command of what is needed for a dynamic edit.
A graduate of New York University Film School, James is the fourth generation in a family of filmmakers, following in the footsteps of his great grandfather who worked with Chaplin and Hitchcock. Whatever the challenge, James brings a creative and collaborative mindset to every project.