ACTOR DIRECTOR PRODUCER SCREENWRITER
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Currently available for auditions!
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Click below to download my current HEADSHOT and RESUME
JAMES YAW 2026 IND RESUME (docx)
DownloadMY CURRENT DEMO REEL
Please click below for examples of my work
SCENE DEMOS
Please click below to see a few
FULL SCENES
from my finished films

I'm so honored to announce that my short film, TWELVE HOURS IN JUNE will be screened at the AZ NIGHT OF HORRORS at POLLACK CINEMAS on October 17th.
I also make an appearance in the Broken Handle Production of FROM THE STATIC which will screen at the same festival.
TICKET INFORMATION AVAILABLE THROUGH EVENTBRITE.COM

I'M RETURNING TO THE STAGE
I'm so proud to announce that I will be returning to the stage with EMERSON THEATER COLLABORATIVE in December 2026 and again in February 2027.
Details and ticket information will be coming soon.

Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick.
I'M THRILLED TO HAVE BEEN CAST IN THIS CLASSIC PLAY FROM NEIL SIMON
The production hits the stage in Sedona in December
TICKET INFORMATION COMING SOON
BARRETT
The latest feature film from Director Michael Entity. Released Summer 2026 and now making it's festival run
MERCY
The official trailer for my first full length feature film.
Now streaming on Amazon Prime
Written and Directed by James Yaw
(October 2025)
Written and Directed by James Yaw (October 2025)
Written and Directed by Chris Blackford (December 2024)
Written and Directed by Simran Singh (May 2025)
Written and Directed by Matthew Lawrence (October 2024)
Written and Directed by Taylor Buckallew (November 2024)
Written and Directed by James Yaw (January 2023)
Written and Directed by Cameron Markwart (Spring 2022)
Written and Directed by Azula Baedke (spring 2022)
Written and Directed by Mack Harris (spring 2020)
Written and Directed by Angel Peavey (Summer 2019)

I was born in the tiny, little town of West Winfield, NY and caught the acting bug when I was just a boy. I honed my quick wit and timing when I entered the world of stand-up comedy in the late 1980's working clubs in Upstate New York. Life got in the way for a few decades and I left the world of the performing arts until I had a convers
I was born in the tiny, little town of West Winfield, NY and caught the acting bug when I was just a boy. I honed my quick wit and timing when I entered the world of stand-up comedy in the late 1980's working clubs in Upstate New York. Life got in the way for a few decades and I left the world of the performing arts until I had a conversation with my somewhat intoxicated self at my birthday party in 2018. As a result of that conversation I decided to jump head first back into my acting career. Since that conversation I have performed in both stage and film productions in and around the greater Phoenix, Arizona area.

I act both on stage and screen. I am also available for voice over acting. Please see my resumé for the details of my experience and skills.
Be on the lookout for the release of two ASU Capstone Projects in which I appear. 'Under The Old Oak' and 'Needles' will be released in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates
I am absolutely thr
I act both on stage and screen. I am also available for voice over acting. Please see my resumé for the details of my experience and skills.
Be on the lookout for the release of two ASU Capstone Projects in which I appear. 'Under The Old Oak' and 'Needles' will be released in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for updates
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I will be working with Broken Handle Productions again in 2025. We will be collaborating on multiple projects that will start shooting in the Spring. Stay tuned for updates!
Feel free to check out my IMDB page at
My resume is available for download above. You can also check out additional demos and monologues on YouTube here
If you like what you see or would like to learn more I am always available for auditions through the CONTACT ME link at the bottom of the site.