TK James

Personal information

Known for: Directing
Known credits: 6
Gender: Non-binary
Place of birth: Albany, New York, USA
Also known as: Ruthanne "TK" James

Biography

With an affinity for genre-pieces and chamber films, TK James strives to push the bounds of visual interest and multi-media integration in their films. TK is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, where they studied live-action production with a focus in directing. As a non-binary filmmaker, they not only expect but demand visibility for everyone across all facets of their work- in front of and behind the camera.

TK’s films have been selected for “Best in Class” reels, as well as the annual RIT Honors Show in 2023 & 2025, as well as winning both the “Essence of JVC” and “Best of Fest” awards from the first and second annual JVC Film Fest in 2024 and 2025 respectively.