Jim Aikman

Jim Aikman is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and commercial director living in Portland, Oregon. He has directed feature and short documentaries, podcasts, web series, commercial campaigns and more for dozens of clients and distributors around the world, with an unparalleled work ethic and unique creative vision. He specializes in character driven stories about adventure, natural history, science and the triumph of the human spirit, creating content for brands like National Geographic, Disney and REI. With a formal storytelling education and degrees in Film and English Literature from the University of Michigan, Jim brings a deep understanding of narrative theory and mechanics to craft thoughtful, authentic stories.