James Doherty is an Irish-Mancunian writer and director working in film and animation. His debut short film, BREATHE, was selected by the BFI and British Council for international showcasing, picked up numerous awards and is currently screening on Vimeo Staff Picks. (14m, Drama, Film London http://www.breathefilm.info )   As well as his debut feature film, SEVENTH SON (more details below), he is writing a serialised drama about undercover policing within activist groups; THE HAIRIES. Alongside these two long-form projects James is developing a live-action short film (HOTLINE) and is directing an animated short film (HAIRS), both of which are entering pre-production in early 2019.   Commercially represented as a director by www.piranhabar.ie, seeking writing representation. www.jamesdoherty.tv