Production

James C. Williamson

Born February 10, 1992 · Johannesburg, South Africa (age 34)

Before forming his film production company — THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECTS — James cut his teeth on producing marketing content for studios such as Sony Pictures, Paramount and Netflix. He has since focused on producing and writing auteur-driven genre films with his debut horror/comedy FRIED BARRY. Premiering as a Shudder Original, Fried Barry earned a “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, fo…

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Fried Barry

Fried Barry · 2020

MovieHorrorComedy

Barry is a drug-addled, abusive bastard who - after yet another bender - is abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as an alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex, and violence as our alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind.

The Trek

The Trek · 2026

MovieHorrorWestern

Starvation, suspicion and madness plague a group of 1846 settlers as they journey across the Kalahari under the eyes of two desert spirits.

Street Trash

Street Trash · 2025

MovieHorrorComedy

A group of homeless misfits must fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city.

Exo Sapien

Exo Sapien · 2022

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

The sole survivor of a crashed ship, Cass awakens in a strange and hostile alternate version of Earth. Devoid of any memory, her only clue is a mysterious device she carries with her that is counting down towards an unknown climax. Pursued by ruthless scavengers and a terrifying, preternatural entity, Cass must learn her true identity and unravel the mystery surrounding her crash.

#MeowToo

#MeowToo · 2021

In the neon-drenched near future, our anthropomorphic feline heroine Meow meets sleazy film producer Alan, who intends to have her at any cost. But his sadistic plans go bloodily awry...

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Fried Barry

Fried Barry · 2020

MovieHorrorComedy

Barry is a drug-addled, abusive bastard who - after yet another bender - is abducted by aliens. Barry takes a backseat as an alien visitor assumes control of his body and takes it for a joyride through Cape Town. What follows is an onslaught of drugs, sex, and violence as our alien tourist enters the weird and wonderful world of humankind.

Story

The Trek

The Trek · 2026

MovieHorrorWestern

Starvation, suspicion and madness plague a group of 1846 settlers as they journey across the Kalahari under the eyes of two desert spirits.

Writer

Street Trash

Street Trash · 2025

MovieHorrorComedy

A group of homeless misfits must fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city.

Producer

Exo Sapien

Exo Sapien · 2022

MovieHorrorScience Fiction

The sole survivor of a crashed ship, Cass awakens in a strange and hostile alternate version of Earth. Devoid of any memory, her only clue is a mysterious device she carries with her that is counting down towards an unknown climax. Pursued by ruthless scavengers and a terrifying, preternatural entity, Cass must learn her true identity and unravel the mystery surrounding her crash.

Editor

#MeowToo

#MeowToo · 2021

In the neon-drenched near future, our anthropomorphic feline heroine Meow meets sleazy film producer Alan, who intends to have her at any cost. But his sadistic plans go bloodily awry...

Producer