James Maiki is a London-based director, editor, and DOP whose imaginative and futuristic style is reflected in the documentation of exceptional events, products, and people within his work. He started his career as a video journalist, working internationally with Monocle magazine. He then moved on to The Future Laboratory, creating online video content in the realm of trend forecasting. Maiki is known for his discerning video journalistic sensibility, as well as the high speed at which he delivers projects.

James has worked individually and as part of teams in cities around the world, including Milan, Marseille, Geneva, Munich, Barcelona, Beirut, Paris, Marrakech, and Dubai. He has also collaborated with several celebrities and industry leaders. Maiki's work encompasses creative documentaries, fashion films, promos, mood videos, corporate and BTS content in a freelance capacity.

As a forward thinker, Maiki draws inspiration from exceptional individuals and endeavours to tell the stories of those who are masters and leaders in their respective arts, crafts, or professions, all within his own distinct and visually rich style.