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James
Fink-Jensen
James Fink-Jensen is an Aotearoa New Zealand-based writer-director working across short and feature films.
His storytelling excavates the tensions simmering beneath everyday life, crafting narratives steeped in drama, mystery, and dark comedy that probe character, connection, and consequence.
His debut feature, SMOKY, developed independently with Zine Film, follows law student Dawn as she unravels the disturbing truth behind her uncle Smoky the Clown's sudden disappearance.
James's short films have earned international acclaim: STRANGERS won the New Zealand Emerging Filmmaking Talent award at Vision Feast 2023, while THE BALLOON screened across five continents and garnered nominations at Brisbane International Film Festival and Catchlight Film Festival 2024.
A programmer for Show Me Shorts, Flickerfest International Film Festival, and Salute Your Shorts, James remains deeply embedded in film culture.
He's a member of the Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand and is currently developing the psychological horror-thriller HAPPY VALLEY ROAD.
His storytelling excavates the tensions simmering beneath everyday life, crafting narratives steeped in drama, mystery, and dark comedy that probe character, connection, and consequence.
His debut feature, SMOKY, developed independently with Zine Film, follows law student Dawn as she unravels the disturbing truth behind her uncle Smoky the Clown's sudden disappearance.
James's short films have earned international acclaim: STRANGERS won the New Zealand Emerging Filmmaking Talent award at Vision Feast 2023, while THE BALLOON screened across five continents and garnered nominations at Brisbane International Film Festival and Catchlight Film Festival 2024.
A programmer for Show Me Shorts, Flickerfest International Film Festival, and Salute Your Shorts, James remains deeply embedded in film culture.
He's a member of the Directors and Editors Guild of Aotearoa New Zealand and is currently developing the psychological horror-thriller HAPPY VALLEY ROAD.