Isaak James

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Isaak James (born Jean-Yves Hasson on Cape Cod, Massachusetts) is an American film director, actor, singer and musician. He is the founder of Last Ditch Pictures. James is based in New York.

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[edit] Education

James graduated New York University's Tisch School of the Arts

[edit] Film

James has appeared as an actor in several films but is most recognizable for Special Needs[1] a controversial film about people with disabilities which he wrote, directed and starred in alongside his sister Eva James. Special Needs was acquired by Lloyd Kaufman at Troma Entertainment in 2007. [2] The film was an official selection of the Westwood Film Festival, Calgary Fringe Film Festival, Global Arts Film Festival and BUT Film Festival.

[edit] Television

James has appeared in TV shows including I Wanna Be a Soap Star 2.[3]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gibron, B."Special Needs: Film Review", DVDtalk, July 8, 2007, 2007
  2. ^ Garrett, D."Troma talks up Isaak James", Variety Weekly, August 17, 2007
  3. ^ SOAPnet Star Chat Transcripts "Chat with Isaak James", SOAP Transcripts, July 15, 2005
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