James D. Blinken

CEO, Founder at 720 Studios

Creator of original films, series & live productions; Directs, acts, writes, produces, and edits over a dozen originals, including Sketch-Up, The Green Waltz Experience, The Culturalist, Student Council, and Influencer. Led creative direction and production from concept to delivery.

Summer Film Instructor at The Ross School

Created a film making & stop-motion animation curriculum for kids ages 6-14; Taught students editing using iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro X software; Trained students in crafting treatments & scripts, learning set etiquette, and understanding basic film making techniques; Managed original film showcases throughout the summer.

Contract Videographer & Editor at The Birch Wathen Lenox School

Edit and film segments for the performing arts department.

Freelance Video Editor at LTV Studios

Edited and created promos for various LT V program min

Freelance, Film Making, Streaming & Tutoring at New York & East Hampton, NY

Curated film making projects, streaming setups, and coaching; delivered tutoring in screenwriting and film production.

Creator Partnerships Comedy Intern at Studio71

Assembled comedy talent lists and summaries for prospects; organized daily tasks for the Assistant Director of Comedy Executives.

Freelance/Event Writer at BroadwayWorld

Writes reviews, event pieces, and press releases, including Drama League Awards; published over 50 articles and counting.

Radio Host at WECB (Emerson College)

Host of a music variety show, engaging audiences with interviews and on-air performances.

Freelance/Writer & Contributor at BroadwayWorld

Additional writing contributions and coverage for theater-related content.

Freelance Event Writer at BroadwayWorld

Writes reviews, event pieces, and press releases, including Drama League Awards; Published over 50 articles and counting

Creator Partnerships at Studio 71

Assembled comedy talent rosters and summaries for projects; Organized daily tasks for the Assistant Director of Comedy; Supported promotional efforts

Assistant to Head of BroadwayHD & The Drama League at Bonnie Colmey & Stewart Lane

Assists in day-to-day tasks; Evaluates NYC theater productions for investment opportunities; Specializes in personal video editing & technical work

Radio Host at WECB Radio (Emerson College)

Hosted a four-season music variety show, 'Yesterday, Afternoon!'; On-air hosting and tech setup including streaming tools

Freelance Videographer, Video Editor, Live Streamer & Tutor at Freelance

Edited art galleries, regional theatrical productions; created birthday videos; coached students in screenwriting and filmmaking techniques; trained in using AI tools for editing and production.

Executive Assistant at Bonnie Comley & Stewart Lane

Assist in day-to-day tasks for the heads of Broadway HD & The Drama League; specialize in personal video editing & technical work; assess new and upcoming New York City theatre productions for investment opportunities.

Creator Partnerships Comedy Intern at Studio 71

Assembled comedy talent lists and summaries for prospects; organized and completed daily tasks for the Associate Director of Comedy Broadway World, Freelance/Event Writer.

Radio Host at Emerson College

Hosted a four-season music variety show, 'Yesterday, After Noon!'; on-air host and student programming & public speaking.

Videographer, Video Editor, Live Streamer & Tutor at Freelance

Edited art galleries, regional theatrical productions, birthday videos, etc. Curated filming and streaming setups for project needs; crafted, taught, and coached students in screenwriting and filmmaking techniques; experience using new and emerging AI tools.

Event Writer at Freelance

Wrote reviews, event pieces, and press releases, including the Drama League Awards; published over 50 articles and counting.