James Sismanes is an audio and visual storyteller from Melbourne, Australia. A small business owner by day (ImagiWorks Agency, Vision One Technologies) and a full-time creative by night, James is a multi-dimensional make-believer and dreamer of the (almost!) impossible. With over 500+ sales on the acclaimed AudioJungle marketplace, a debut novel (The Art of Being Jonny) and a diverse and unique business/branding portfolio, James is always on the hunt for the next “big idea.”
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About James
Writer
Musician
Entrepreneur
Graphic Artist
Creative
James’ debut publication (The Art of Being Jonny) is available now from Amazon, Book Depository, Booktopia, Barnes & Noble and all major book stores.
In December, 2021, James’ feature screenplay, “Dr. Claus,” landed on CoverFly’s “The Red List.”
When he’s not writing, producing, designing, sales-pitching and daydreaming like a world-saving superhero, James enjoys eating cheeseburgers and chicken parmigianas, conquering Xbox tournaments, watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S re-runs, catching Pokémon and dealing with the heartache of being a Barça and Cleveland sports fan.
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Work
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Blog
“Cookies N Cream On Christmas” – a Holiday Collaboration with Emanuel Deanda
A holiday anthem to stand the test of time - Christmas R&B is back!
December 10, 2022
I Used Artificial Intelligence to Produce a BRAND NEW Michael Jackson Song for Halloween
Artificial Intelligence Halloween Song by Michael Jackson
October 30, 2022
14%! “Dr. Claus” and “Millionaire Mountain” Land in the Top 14% on Coverfly + Accolade Updates
"Dr. Claus" and "Millionaire Mountain" -- top 14% on Coverfly!
April 19, 2022
“Dr. Claus” Just Landed on “The Red List”!
Climbing the screenwriting staircase on Coverfly
December 11, 2021
My Custom “James Sismanes Funko Pop!” is here!
Calling all Funko lovers; it's time to get custom!
November 24, 2021
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Profile
An entrepreneurial Willy Wonka, James uses imagination to build a world of music, story, business and mystery.
Credits
Music Collaborations
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Josh Levi, B2K, Pretty Ricky (Emanuel Deanda), Gabe Lustman, Minus Gravity, K Major, Giulietta
Marketing & Design
Camrea Cricket Club, Mason Dixon Sandwich Bar, beOnd Group, James Liotta, Superior Quilt Co., JobzRunner, Jackson Dodds Cafe
Screenwriting Accolades
Millionaire Mountain: Quarter-finalist in Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition (2021), Quarter-finalist in ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship (2022), Second Rounder in Launch Pad Pilot Competition (2022); Dr. Claus: #6 on CoverFly's ``The Red List`` (2021), Semifinalist in Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition (2022), Quarterfinalist in Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition (2021), Quarterfinalist in Screencraft Family Screenplay Competition (2022)
Education
Years 7-12
Parade College 2003 – 2008
Bachelor of Business Marketing & Music Industry, Marketing/Music
Victoria University 2009 – 2011
Experience
Director
ImagiWorks, ImagiWorks Store 2013 – Current
Sales & Marketing/Director
Vision One Technologies 2011 – Current
Music Producer & Composer (Cinematic, Film Score, Advertising, R&B/Hip-Hop/Pop)
James Sismanes Music/Simmy Music 2004 – Current
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My Imagination Flow
Play Make-Believe
Embody the fantasy. Cloak yourself in the creativity goo.
Conceptualize
Mold that creativity energy like Play-Doh and into something tactile.
Brainstorm
Release those Zeus-powered thunderbolts inside an innovations incubator.
Create
Get your Picasso wand out and sprinkle a little Pixie Dust on top.
Launch
Show out in your best Steve Jobs impersonation and conquer the world.
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Contact
hello@jamessismanes.com.au
Zoom: @jamessismanes
James Sismanes is a writer, musician and superhero-ish creative from Melbourne, Australia.
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