Executive Producer
James Tummina is a producer/actor/director with bases in Los Angeles and Italy. He received a 2019 EMMY nomination and won two Telly Awards for producing LOVE, GILDA (Magnolia Pictures/CNN Films) that opened the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival. James co-founded Italus Films, an Italy+US joint venture. The production company’s short documentary, PER CHI, was filmed in Italy and had its world premiere at the 79˚ Festival Internazionale del Cinema di Salerno in Italy in November 2025; the film received the prestigious Premio Stampa (Press Award) for its anti-violence against women theme. As a producer, James has also championed filmmakers whose voices span a diverse spectrum. Select film credits include: ALL SHE WROTE (US/Bulgaria), THREE DAYS IN AUGUST, SOMEBODY’S MOTHER and STRIKE ONE. He is currently producing the film-noir drama JACK CLAYBORNE, the family drama FREE!, and the live action short BOCCE to be filmed in Italy. As head of production at GPA Entertainment, he developed and produced for TV and film. James often works in non-fiction, producing content for TV and digital streaming. He also specializes in attaching A-list talent to projects. His award-winning short, MY CHRISTMAS WISH, screened at worldwide festivals, earning him directing and producing awards. As an actor, recent credits include, the premiere episode of Peacock’s hit series “Those About to Die,” starring Anthony Hopkins, Hallmark Channel’s film, TWO SCOOPS OF ITALY and IL CANTO DELLA MOSCA, all filmed in Italy; other screen credits: STRIKE ONE, “Criminal Minds,” “Melissa & Joey,” “The Shield” and the feature THREE COLORS: PAN-AFRICAN making its premiere at Slamdance Film Festival in February 2026. Born in New York City and a Georgetown University graduate, James is a member of BAFTA, Producers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA and the Television Academy.