James Niebauer is a film director. He attended California State University, Sacramento where he majored in Film and double minored in Psychology and Journalism. He has his terminal degree, Masters of Fine Art in Film Production concentrating in Directing from the prestigious Chapman University in Orange. He is a lifelong fan of film. Some of his favorite films are based on true stories. Favorite titles include Spy Game, 3:10 To Yuma and The 400 Blows. As of 2023, he lives in Virginia.