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Hi, I’m James V. Costa. I’ve built a career in video production, directing and producing everything from commercials to long-form films. I’ve led teams, managed budgets, and delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines while keeping clients and stakeholders happy. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative ideas must meet practical execution. I’ve worked across ad agencies, legal video environments, and studio settings, always focusing on clear communication, strong collaboration, and reliable delivery from pre-production through post-production.…Hi, I’m James V. Costa. I’ve built a career in video production, directing and producing everything from commercials to long-form films. I’ve led teams, managed budgets, and delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines while keeping clients and stakeholders happy. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative ideas must meet practical execution. I’ve worked across ad agencies, legal video environments, and studio settings, always focusing on clear communication, strong collaboration, and reliable delivery from pre-production through post-production.

James V. Costa

Executive Producer, Film Producer, Cinematographer, +2

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Hi, I’m James V. Costa. I’ve built a career in video production, directing and producing everything from commercials to long-form films. I’ve led teams, managed budgets, and delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines while keeping clients and stakeholders happy. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative ideas must meet practical execution. I’ve worked across ad agencies, legal video environments, and studio settings, always focusing on clear communication, strong collaboration, and reliable delivery from pre-production through post-production.…Hi, I’m James V. Costa. I’ve built a career in video production, directing and producing everything from commercials to long-form films. I’ve led teams, managed budgets, and delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines while keeping clients and stakeholders happy. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative ideas must meet practical execution. I’ve worked across ad agencies, legal video environments, and studio settings, always focusing on clear communication, strong collaboration, and reliable delivery from pre-production through post-production.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m James V. Costa. I’ve built a career in video production, directing and producing everything from commercials to long-form films. I’ve led teams, managed budgets, and delivered high-quality work on tight deadlines while keeping clients and stakeholders happy.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where creative ideas must meet practical execution. I’ve worked across ad agencies, legal video environments, and studio settings, always focusing on clear communication, strong collaboration, and reliable delivery from pre-production through post-production.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Producer at Jim Costa Films

January 1, 2008 - Present

Founded and led Jim Costa Films; produced and supervised hundreds of video projects including television and radio commercials; managed staff, budgeting and scheduling; delivered high-quality productions on time while maintaining client satisfaction and growing social media engagement for clients.

Education

B.S. in Applied Arts and Sciences, Radio-Television with an emphasis in Broadcast Management at San Diego State University