James Freemantle has written for film (Bush to Belly, Farmarama, Lemon, Invincible Summer...), television (Coxy's Big Break, Postcards, Talk to the Animals, Wilde about Golf) and print (Australian Runner) and has been a professional performer on stage and screen (Hai Mister Seksi, Neighbours, Stingers, Secret Life of Us, Wog Boy, Rockin' Red Riding Hood...)
James directed 2 plays in the inaugural Creswick 12 Minute Plays Festival (2025) and works as an executive coach and leadership facilitator. He lives locally at Dean.