14 Facts About James Cotten

James Cotten was born on February 12,1974 and is an American actor, film director, film producer, and writer.

James Cotten first studied film making at the London International Film School, in London, England.

James Cotten later studied at The Los Angeles Film School, graduating in 2002.

James Cotten studied cinematography with many working professionals: Rex Metz, Dave Klein, and Michael Barrett.

James Cotten was cast in an acting role opposite Ashley Judd in Joey Lauren Adams' Come Early Morning, playing a past one night stand named Steve.

In 2008, James Cotten directed the film La Linea.

James Cotten wrote and produced another film in Arkansas, Resurrection County, with his company Dark Highway Films.

The story is loosely based on an actual encounter James Cotten had with a group of anti-government semi-militia living just outside his hometown of Sallisaw.

In 2011, James Cotten was an executive producer on the horror films The Devil's Carnival and Madison County, as well as acting in the latter.

James Cotten acted as a second unit director on the film.

James Cotten was a partner in Local Hero, a post-production facility in Santa Monica, California.

James Cotten produced Local Hero's first feature film, I Remember You, directed by Claudia Sparrow in 2015.

In 2016, James Cotten executive produced Alleluia: The Devil's Carnival 2, the follow-up to Darren Bousman's successful musical.

In 2017, James Cotten wrote, produced and directed Painted Woman, through his company Dark Highway Films, partnering with Chasing Sunsets Productions.