James Ward Byrkit is an American filmmaker. Byrkit is best known for writing and directing the cult science fiction thriller Coherence (2014) and the reality-bending episodic series Shatter Belt (2023). His début feature Coherence earned critical and audience praise and garnered attention for his unconventional approach in the making of the film as "proof that inventive filmmakers can do a lot with a little," identifying him as a groundbreaking talent. Since its release, Coherence consistently appears on "Best of" lists and has been noted for influencing a generation of filmmakers.
- Occupation
- screenwriter, film director, voice actor, director
- Citizenship
- United States
- Website
- http://jimbyrkit.com/
