JAMES “SLIMJIM” WORSLEY

James Worsley is an award-winning British/American filmmaker who leverages his extensive background in graphic design and motion graphics to bring a distinctive, fine art-rooted visual approach to his work. His journey quickly evolved into a blend of photography, video, animation, and sound design to craft emotionally resonant and visually striking stories. James is celebrated for creating polished films that retain a raw, unfiltered edge often achieving cinematic impact by drawing from the honest sensibility of documentary style. This deep command of story, structure, pacing, and tone has allowed him to deliver work for global brands and top agencies, earning him recognition from prestigious bodies including Vimeo Staff Picks, Cannes, and The Lovie Awards.

Betano "Craiova"

PUMA "A New Milan"

Betano "FCSB"

PUMA "Accessories SS19 - Barcelona"

CASIO G-Shock "Do What You Love" (Gary Powell)

Castells (Documentary)

CASIO G-Shock "A Home Inside the Ropes" (Zach Wohlman)

PUMA "We Are the Arsenal"

HM Government "The Age of Consent"

TUMI "Alpha Bravo" (Lando Norris)

CASIO G-Shock "Never Give Up"

RNLI "Respect the Water - Anthony's Story"

AWARDS

3 x Vimeo Staff Pick
Creative Circle Awards 2026 - Gold - Case study film for ‘Breathable Bullet’
Creative Circle Awards 2026 - Gold - Case study film for ‘Heinecare’
Clio Sports 2026 - Shortlists - Case study film for ‘Heinecare’
Creative Circle Awards 2026 - Shortlists - Case study film for ‘Heinecare’
Cannes Lions 2025 - Shortlists - Case study film for Brand & Activation, Entertainment Lion for Sport, PR Culture & Context - ‘Heinecare’
Cannes Lions 2024 - Shortlist - Case study film for Best Use of Events campaign - ‘The Paper Towel Plea’
Creative Circle Awards 2024 - Gold and Silver - Case study film for Best Interactive OOH and writing - ‘Takis Drop Codes’
Creative Circle Awards 2023 - Silver - Supporting film for Best Art Direction - ‘Hospitality Rising’
Craghoppers Film Prize 2021 - Best Social Impact - ‘Castells’
1.4 Awards 2020 - The Long List - ‘Pandemic’
Creative Pool 2020 - Gold - ‘Castells’
Kinsale Shark Awards 2019 - Gold - Best Doc Short - ‘Castells’
PR Week and Campaign Brand Film Fest 2019 - Silver - Sport - ‘Puma We Are The Arsenal’
Lovie Awards 2017 - Gold - Corp. Responsibility - ‘HM GOV Stephanie’s Story’
Lovie Awards 2017 - Silver - Internet/Sport - ‘Globe of Death’
Webby Awards 2017 - Official Honoree - ‘RNLI Anthony’s Story’
PR Week and Campaign Brand Film Fest 2016 - Gold - ‘RNLI Anthony’s Story’
PR Week and Campaign Brand Film Fest 2016 - Best of The Best - ‘RNLI Anthony’s Story’