Director James Kicklighter spent the initial eighteen years of his life in Bellville, Georgia, a quaint town of mere 123 inhabitants.
Subsequently, he embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming into a multi-award winning film director and producer based in the vibrant city of Los Angeles.
His work has garnered widespread recognition from the world's esteemed press outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter, The Times of India, Film Courage, and FilmInk Australia.
In recent years, Kicklighter has had the privilege of serving as a panelist at the prestigious 2018 Oscar-qualifying Hollyshorts Film Festival.
In addition, he has shared his expertise by teaching various filmmaking courses as an educator on the esteemed online platform Stage32.com.
Furthermore, his interview series with the popular YouTube channel Film Courage has amassed a staggering nearly 200,000 views.
Kicklighter currently resides in Los Angeles, California, alongside his loving husband, Xintong, and remains in awe of the incredible opportunities he has to work across the country and around the globe.