ABOUT HEIDI
Heidi James writes chewy hybrid dramas that exalt underdogs, rebels, and renegades. Born into a family of musicians and theater artists in Austin, Texas, Heidi’s eclectic upbringing set the stage for her multifaceted life in the arts. From acting and singing to writing, directing, and producing, her creative journey has spanned coasts and continents, each chapter marked by a relentless pursuit of creative exploration.
Career Timeline Highlights
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2025
- Completion of feature
The Man Who Changed The World (starring Wallace Shawn, Chris Lowell, Jeanine Mason).
- Began preproduction on directorial debut slated to shoot April ‘26, The Quads & The Kicker.
- Hired to develop a rock musical set to premiere in Las Vegas.
- Hired as Ranch Productions Principal Writer.
2022 - 2024
- Won 20+ top screenwriting awards and went pro.
- Hired to develop television and feature film projects for multiple production companies. Portfolio includes Deadshot Girls, Days of Anger(slated for production 2028), Cooper Donuts Uprising, 1994, and Moses of Mexico (slated for production 2027), Wolfe.
2020 - 2022
- Transitioned from performance to screenwriting. Quickly gained recognition in competitions and earned a place in the Top 1% on Coverfly’s Red List.
2007 - 2009
- Toured globally in Tom Waits For No Man, as a lead singer.
2001 - 2007
- Invited into the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company 29th Street Rep, known for premiering hard-hitting plays including Tracy Letts’ Killer Joe.
- Starred in and received rave reviews for Rona Munroe’s Bold Girls, Jack Henry Abbot’s In The Belly Of The Beast, Ian Cohen’s Lenny & Lou, and took over the lead role of May in an extended run of Sam Shepard’s Fool For Love.
- Originated roles in Shira Piven’s story theater production of Pilgrims, based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s New York Times best seller.
- Studied with William Esper, Larry Moss, Susan Batson.
