Larissa James
The Connector (Short Documentary)
"The Connector"is a short documentary that explores the profound impact of bridges on underserved communities throughout Africa. Through captivating narratives, the film delves into the enduring significance of these structures, portraying them not just as physical links but as catalysts for social change and advancement. At its core, the documentary delves into the multifaceted challenges confronting these communities, including gender disparities in education, the pressing issue of climate change, and the fundamental right to safe access. Through intimate interviews with community members, engineers, and experts, the film showcases how bridges become symbols of empowerment, enabling individuals to transcend obstacles and access opportunities previously out of reach.
Produced, Directed and Written by Ian Mitchell of FLMSCHL
Produced, Written and Edited by Larissa James.
Inspired by Fika
Unconventional (Revry)
Follows queer siblings, Noah and Margot Guillory, and their significant others and the challenges they have to overcome as they try to start an unconventional family in an unstable world during their thirties.
Larissa James developed characters, plot & broke story lines for Season 1 in the writer's room with the showrunner, Kit Williamson, & the writing team. She was a producer, staff writer & editor for episodes 101-109.
EastSiders (NETFLIX)
16 Daytime Emmy Nominations including 3 Outstanding Digital Drama Series.
As an Executive Producer, Larissa James collaborated with the showrunner, Kit Williamson, to craft and apply story notes in post production. As the Lead Editor & Supervising Post Producer, she edited Seasons 2 -4 and managed the post production team in dailies through final deliverables to Netflix.
Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY)
This feature documentary spotlights Debbie Allen's career and follows her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen's annual "Hot Chocolate Nutcracker". Larissas James, as a Story Producer & Editor, worked with Director: Oliver Bokelberg and Showrunner: Shonda Rhimes.
Sustainable Futures: Survivor Girls
Documents the unexpected impact of a solar power and water filtration system donated to a trafficking rescue and rehabilitation center for young female survivors in Kolkata, India. Larissa James, as a Story Producer & Editor, worked with the director, Nicole Watson.
Upstate
Things turn sexual when a gay couple visits their friend's cabin in upstate NY for the weekend, and they find out they may not know each other as well as they think. The hotly debated issues of HIV stigma, disclosure, and undetectability lay the groundwork for this tense dramatic short about intimacy between friends. Larissa James, as a Story Producer & Editor, worked with Director/Writer: Kit Williamson.
