James Phelan
Instructor
- Film & Television
James Phelan began his profession career in New York with Wm. Esty Advertising. He moved to California to work for producer N. Lee Lacy in Los Angeles as a Line Producer. Phelan moved to Colorado to work at the Summervail Art Workshop in 1972. He also ran Barbre Productions, owned by the ABC television company and managed to turn it around to become profitable again. After managing his own Phelan Productions Inc. for 40 years, James Phelan decided to teach.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
Streets of New York, plus 40 years as a professional filmmaker
Doctor of cinematography and film; people and story telling
Awards
Clio, Emmys, many Telly's and Art Director awards from multiple cities. American Advertising Federation creative award, plus many more awards for creative
Affiliations
AICP National Vice President, President of AICP Western Region, President of The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chairman of The Denver International Film Festival and Society. Founder and past President of the Colorado Film and Video Association. Vice President of the Mountain region ofor The National Association of Television Arts and Sciences