Short Biography : James Gray is an American filmmaker known for his character-driven dramas and visually rich storytelling. He gained recognition with his debut film, *Little Odessa* (1994), and continued to explore themes of family, crime, and morality in works like *The Yards* (2000) and *We Own the Night* (2007). Gray has also ventured into epic and adventure genres with *The Lost City of Z* (2016) and the sci-fi drama *Ad Astra* (2019), blending emotional depth with captivating visuals.