James Davis MA

James Davis is a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and educator with over 20 years’ experience across film, television and higher education. His industry work includes projects with BBC Films, Film4, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Endemol and Avalon. He is also the founder of Metaphor Creative, a creative video strategy company whose clients include Motorola, CAT and Castore.

As Course Leader for BA (Hons) Film Production at Ravensbourne University London, James brings together creative practice, industry engagement and curriculum development. His teaching spans screenwriting, development and production, with a focus on storytelling, collaboration and preparing students for careers in the screen industries.

Previously, James held academic roles at MetFilm School, the University of Kent, the University of Westminster and Royal Holloway, University of London. He holds an MA in Screenwriting from Royal Holloway and an MA in Filmmaking from London Film School. His research interests include creative education, screen storytelling, industry practice and the impact of emerging technologies on film and television production.

At Ravensbourne, his work includes developing industry partnerships and knowledge exchange opportunities, exploring professional training and collaboration with international film schools, EdTech providers and creative technology companies. He is also interested in how developments in AI and digital production technologies are reshaping creative practice and screen storytelling.