James A. Castillo
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James A. Castillo | |
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| Born | Madrid, Spain |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
James A. Castillo is a Spanish animation director and designer.[1][2] He is known for directing the virtual reality experience Madrid Noir (2021) and the animated short film The Quinta’s Ghost (2025).[3][4]
His feature film credits include character design and art department work on The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023).[5][6] He co-wrote and directed Madrid Noir (2021), an interactive virtual reality film produced by No Ghost and Atlas V that premiered at the Tribeca Festival.[7][8]
Castillo directed The Quinta's Ghost (2025), an animated short film inspired by Francisco de Goya's Black Paintings that addresses themes of grief and mental health through elements of horror.[9] The film features voice acting by Maribel Verdú, pioneered the use of virtual reality painting techniques, premiered at the Tribeca Festival, and was shortlisted for the Academy Awards.[10][11]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Contribution | Note |
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| 2021 | Madrid Noir | Director | VR film |
| 2021 | The Mitchells vs. the Machines | Character designer | |
| 2023 | Ozi: Voice of the Forest | Character designer | |
| 2025 | Smurfs | Visual development artist | |
| 2025 | The Quinta's Ghost | Director, writer, and producer | Short film |
