“I've been working with Joe since 2002. That's 50 Super Bowl spots ago. And about 23,535 frames. Til someone figures out that Joe is really the guy who comes up with my shots, I say why ruin a good thing? I am convinced Joe James has some sort of bug planted in my cerebellum. It's scary how much he gets what I am trying to convey. You know how they banned steroids for giving athletes an unfair advantage? Some day they might ban Joe for doing the same for directors. He's that good.”

“Joe James at his core is an extraordinary kind man with incredible insight and boundless talent that is evident in every frame Joe draws. Creating illustrations that appeal to ad agencies and clients alike, Joe’s perspective and style captures the essence of the action while leaving room open to interpretation. The majority of work that Joe and I do together is for the food and beverage industry with demanding styles and exacting details. Joe countlessly renders frames with originality and often surprise.”

“It doesn't matter where I'm shooting, what time zone, how little time we have—Joe has become a crucial partner and I feel very fortunate to have found him seventeen years ago. If I can't get Joe—I'd rather do a shot list!”

"As a film and commercial director, I am only as good as my collaborators. I can say, without a breath of hesitation, Joe James is the BEST storyboard artist and creative collaborator in the entire business. His reputation, level of collaborators, is second to none. He is literally a visual wizard. Also, working with Yamilca, his producer, is a dream. I cannot recommend them more highly!"

“Joe James you are so f*cking money—SLAM DUNK. Boom shakalaka.”

"I have had the pleasure of working with Yamilca for over three years, and her company is my first call when I need excellent storyboards and a collaborative experience. I have never, ever been disappointed. Recently, I connected Yamilca directly with my client because they had a very fast turn-around schedule, and they needed help. The work was excellent and the client was very happy. Last week, those initial boards needed to be revised and again I called on Yamilca. I was very pressed for time, and extremely challenged with the budget. She was happy to help and made the entire process seamless. We were on time and on budget, and the creative was excellent. Yamilca is lovely, kind and extremely considerate. Her team does outstanding work. They are professional, talented, and truly a joy to work with."

“My favorite thing about working with Joe is that he always finds a new way to surprise me on every job. Whether it's an angle I never thought of or a way to make the story come through more effectively through the visuals, I know that every time I get another set of boards from him it's going to make the project even better. He's always a great listener and is asking questions I haven't even thought of yet. As a director there is so much going on in your head around prep and to have someone translate all those ideas into visuals that feel so dynamic and exciting is not only great for focusing my process but also getting the crew and agency on board and excited for shoot day. At this point, whether it's boards for the agency or just a few images to help me work through a scene, I can't imagine a shoot without collaborating with Joe and don't hesitate to tell that to any of the other directors I know looking for collaborators.”

“Joe is so great at so many things. I remember when he was just starting out. He was good right out of the gate. Now, he's a Grandmaster.”

“Joe James is the best and if you have a chance to work with him...don't you dare hesitate...I have worked with Joe for many years and rarely have I worked with anyone so professional, friendly, and talented. While he is certainly an exceptional storyboard artist, the fastest and nicest I have ever worked with, he wears a lot of other hats. He is that needle in a creative haystack that you come across every now and then. If you found him, good for you, but don't you dare take him away from everyone else...that wouldn't be fair. The question really is "What Joe can't do?" If you can figure it out, let me know.”

"Saint James Studios came highly recommended from a couple of resources. SJS did not disappoint! They did almost 100 frames in record time. Almost everyone of them was perfect. I look forward to working with Joe and Yamilca again."

“You're the best man, honestly—Bryan and I were just talking about you. How you're our silent partner and you've been with us on all these journeys. A couple thousand people in a couple dozen countries have seen a Joe James drawing. Pretty great!”

“Working with Joe is great. His style reflects how I see a commercial board in my head. Prompt attention to detail and revisions. All around a great experience.”

“Ms. Jackson is one of those rare creative people who does many things well, and moreover, is able to make connections between disciplines. She ‘sees the weave’ She constantly perceives insights that others miss. She can bring to bear design skills while writing or creating, production expertise while designing and creative imagination with regard to production…”