Alby James OBE FRSA (born 24 May 1954)[1] is a British theatre director and a producer for film and television drama, screenwriter, script consultant and trainer, whose career spans more than four decades.
[4] From its inception in March 2017[5] he led the Diverse Directors' Workshop at the National Film & Television School,[6] with the aim of improving access to the mainstream and professional independent sector for women, ethnic minorities and those with disabilities.
[1] Recognition that James has received for his work include being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2019 for services to film, theatre and broadcasting.
[7] Born in north London, James attended the University of East Anglia (1974–1977), where he earned a BA in Development Studies,[8] before beginning a career in directing.
[1] In 1984 James became Artistic Director of Temba Theatre Company,[9][10] where he "sought to create new audiences by looking beyond the uniquely black experience".