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about

James Michael Chiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer-director and photographer based in Toronto, Canada. His work shares a dogmatic preference for telling raw, genuine human stories that are visually true to spirit. His debut narrative short film, "Xie Xie, Ollie," premiered at the 48th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.

selected clients

Budweiser, Google, Scotiabank, Cheerios, Grand Marnier, Hewlett-Packard, Molson & Volkswagen.

selected awards & press

2023

Xie Xie, Ollie
Offical Selection TIFF  2023

Deadline “TIFF Shorts Lineup” The Film Stage “10 Must-See Short Films Premiering at TIFF 2023”

Scotiabank: First Day
Marketing Awards: Gold, Television - Multicultrual 

Scotiabank: The Hockey Jersey 
Marketing Awards: Gold, Branded Content - Multicultural 

2022

Budweiser x HDA: Tape Out Hate
Clio Awards: Bronze, Use of Music in Film/Video
Marketing Awards: Special Jury Prize - Diversity & Inclusion

2020

Marketing Awards
Judge, Online Craft

2019

SickKids VS: DadStrong
Applied Arts: Winner, Craft Direction

2018

SickKids VS: DadStrong
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity: Short List, Film Cinema, TV & Digital
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity: Short List, Craft: Music, Sound Design
Marketing Awards: Silver, Editing
Marketing Awards: Silver, Direction
Marketing Awards: Silver, Public Service - Online Film
The One Show: Merit, Film, Long Form
The One Show: Merit, Use of Music

Billy Moon “SLY”
Nylon

Cara Delevingne
W Magazine

Charlotte Day Wilson
V Magazine

Matthew Progress “Sip Test”
Noisey

Siblings
TIFF Kids International Film Festival Official Selection

2017

Matthew Progress “Le Fog"
The Fader

SickKids VS: DadStrong
Clio Awards: Silver, Film (Health)
Clio Awards: Silver, Film Technique (Health)
Clio Awards: Bronze, Film
London International Advertising Awards: Bronze, Craft: Music/Sound Design
London International Advertising Awards: Finalist, Craft Direction
London International Advertising Awards: Finalist, Use of Licensed Music