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James W. Thompson Jr.

  • Art Director
  • Production Designer
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Written by and starring a 14-year-old girl, Purgatory House chronicles the afterlife journey of a lonely teen who has abandoned her life of turmoil and drug addiction in search of unconditional love.   Told in non-linear fashion, this stylistic dark-fanta
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Purgatory House (2004)
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James W. Thompson is unlike any production designer you have met. With a Masters in Production Design from AFI and a BA (Cum Laude) in Theatrical Design (and Biology) from SUNY, Thompson is also a member of Mu Iota of Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatic fraternity and a Veteran of the US Army. With a background in both TV and features James is passionate about design, and he uses that passion to convey the essence of narrative. He delights in bringing stories to life through careful design and color. Producers quickly learn to expect the exceptional. Plus he is a really nice guy to work with and always a positive force on any set. James is available for work worldwide.
BornJuly 16, 1963
BornJuly 16, 1963
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  • Known for

    Kristen Ruhlin in Missing Child (2015)
    Missing Child
    6.9
    • Production Designer
    • 2015
    Andrew Bryniarski in The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (2002)
    The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special
    7.1
    Short
    • Production Designer
    • 2002
    Breakout (2013)
    Breakout
    • Production Designer
    • 2013
    Deep Gold (2011)
    Deep Gold
    3.2
    • Production Designer
    • 2011

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    • Garcelle Beauvais, Loni Love, Adrienne Houghton, and Jeannie Mai in The Real (2013)
      The Real
      4.6
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2013–2014
    • Vernon Bennett, Azaundra Lennon, Keke Palmer, Farelle Walker, Fifth Harmony, Kingsley, Tosha Lynette, Karrueche Tran, Yatoya Toy, Jessica Allen, Dancer, Amanda Worthy, Lexy Panterra, and Ashely Ramirez in Just Keke (2014)
      Just Keke
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2014
    • The Jeff Probst Show (2012)
      The Jeff Probst Show
      4.0
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2012–2013
    • The Voice (2011)
      The Voice
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2012
    • The Lion Kings of Las Vegas
      TV Movie
      • Art Director
      • 2011
    • Bullied (2010)
      Bullied
      7.9
      Short
      • Art Director
      • 2010
    • Cupcake Wars (2009)
      Cupcake Wars
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2009–2018
    • Get Schooled: You Have the Right
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • Art Director
      • 2009
    • Pamela Peeke in Fit to Live (2008)
      Fit to Live
      TV Special
      • Art Director
      • 2008
    • The Sunday Morning Stripper (2003)
      The Sunday Morning Stripper
      7.7
      Short
      • senior art director
      • 2003
    • Julie Chen Moonves in Big Brother (2000)
      Big Brother
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Art Director
      • 2000

    Production Designer



    • Lauren Swickard in Web Cam Girls (2017)
      Web Cam Girls
      4.9
      TV Movie
      • Production Designer
      • 2017
    • High & Outside: A Baseball Noir (2017)
      High & Outside: A Baseball Noir
      6.8
      • Production Designer
      • 2017
    • Kristen Ruhlin in Missing Child (2015)
      Missing Child
      6.9
      • Production Designer
      • 2015
    • Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels (2015)
      Outlaw Chronicles: Hells Angels
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Production Designer
      • 2015
    • Breakout (2013)
      Breakout
      • Production Designer
      • 2013
    • The Girl with No Number (2011)
      The Girl with No Number
      5.4
      • Production Designer
      • 2011
    • Erasing Hate (2011)
      Erasing Hate
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • Production Designer
      • 2011
    • Deep Gold (2011)
      Deep Gold
      3.2
      • Production Designer
      • 2011
    • Seducing Cindy (2010)
      Seducing Cindy
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Production Designer (2010)
      • 2010
    • The Chef Jeff Project (2008)
      The Chef Jeff Project
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Production Designer
      • 2008
    • 36th Annual Key Art Awards (2007)
      36th Annual Key Art Awards
      TV Special
      • Production Designer
      • 2007
    • Gordon Glass (2007)
      Gordon Glass
      5.7
      • Production Designer
      • 2007
    • Adventures of Johnny Tao (2006)
      Adventures of Johnny Tao
      4.2
      • Production Designer
      • 2006
    • Purgatory House (2004)
      Purgatory House
      5.6
      • Production Designer
      • 2004
    • Anima (2003)
      Anima
      8.2
      Short
      • Production Designer
      • 2003

    Art Department



    • Kristen Ruhlin in Missing Child (2015)
      Missing Child
      6.9
      • set designer
      • 2015

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    High & Outside - a baseball noir
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    Purgatory House
    Purgatory House
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    Purgatory House

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      • 6′ 6″ (1.98 m)
    • Born
      • July 16, 1963
      • Staten Island, New York, USA

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