Fansite for James Bamford, Director
With trick arrows, dynamic fight sequences, thrilling explosions, ziplines and parkour, Arrow stunts have entertained us for six seasons with actors and stunt performers bring the characters to life on screen through their dramatic and action performances. James Bamford has had a hand in that through his exciting choreography and now with his dynamic direction.... Continue Reading →
The hard work by the Arrow stunt department in Season 5 was rewarded with 2 nominations at the UBCP/ACTRA Awards. Fight choreographer, Curtis Braconnier, was nominated for Best Stunt for the season premiere, Legacy, directed by James Bamford. The episode featured the brilliant "Blue Fight", my favourite fight sequence in the season. https://youtu.be/FmLCDzCSS2s Stunt Co-ordinator... Continue Reading →
From the Arrow Production Office: https://twitter.com/arrowprodoffice/status/763938314034384896
Wishing Arrow Director James Bamford all the best for episodes 501 and 502, which start filming today in Vancouver. Arrow's lead Stephen Amell explained via Facebook they are filming crossboard, which means the episodes are not filmed separately. It's a task requiring great organisation and preparation. Fortunately Arrow have the best director for this job.... Continue Reading →
It's a well deserved win for JJ Makaro, James Bamford, Eli Zagoudakis and Curtis Braconnier in the Arrow Stunt Department as they won Best Stunt Co-ordination in a Dramatic Series at the Leo Awards last night. https://twitter.com/leoawards/status/739295669806997505 James gave credit to Eli and Curtis for their incredible work on Brotherhood, the episode James directed. "I... Continue Reading →
Follow the hashtag #LeoAwards16 for up to date news on the winners and photos from the awards show and red carpet. The Celebration Awards on Saturday kicks off with Reception at 5pm at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, with the Awards Show from 7:30pm. James is nominated with JJ Makaro, Eli Zagoudakis and Curtis Braconnier... Continue Reading →
The Leo Awards continue this weekend, and James has been nominated in two categories, for Best Direction in a Dramatic Series for Brotherhood and for Best Stunt Co-ordination in a Dramatic Series along with JJ Makaro, Eli Zagoudakis and Curtis Braconnier for the same episode. Also nominated is Emily Bett Rickards for Best Lead Performance... Continue Reading →
The Leo Award nominations were released today and it's fantastic news for Arrow and James in particular. BamBam received his first directing nomination for dramatic series for Brotherhood, as well as Best Stunt Co-ordination with JJ Makaro, Eli Zagoudakis and Curtis Braconnier for the same episode. https://twitter.com/arrowwriters/status/727550293827690496 Brotherhood was an exciting, action-filled episode that showcased... Continue Reading →
I wish I could explain how thrilling it is to see James Bamford in his element, on set directing the most kickass Arrow fight sequence to date. His passion for his work leaps off the screen. In the latest episode of the Stunt Series "Bam Bam's Ballet of Death" Director, James Bamford and Fight Designer,... Continue Reading →
What a day... I travelled to San Jose for the Heroes & Villains Fanfest, met up with some Twitter friends and made some new ones... Oh and I caught up with Arrow Stunt Co-ordinator/Fight Co-ordinator/Director James Bamford. Stunt demo/ Q&A James' panel included a stunt demo featuring David Ramsey, Caity Lotz, stunt performers Curtis Braconnier... Continue Reading →
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