James Bruner is a renowned screen and television writer/producer, celebrated for his extensive work in the industry. He has written and produced a diverse range of projects, including blockbuster feature films and romantic dramas for television.
Notably, Bruner's credits include the iconic Chuck Norris films Missing in Action (1984),Invasion U.S.A. (1985),and The Delta Force (1986),as well as the Hallmark Channel romantic drama Ice Dreams (2009).
In addition to his work in film and television, Bruner has also ventured into literature. He has co-authored a children's picture book, Beeswing Makes Friends, with his wife and partner, Elizabeth Stevens. The book, published by Archway Publishing, aims to help children cope with major changes in their lives through the adventures of Beeswing, a magical golden dragon, and his friends.
Bruner's latest project, Freedom, is an original screenplay that has garnered significant recognition and accolades. The film won the Best American Screenplay Award at the 8 & Halfilm Awards in Rome in 2022, as well as several other prestigious awards. Freedom is an epic story inspired by the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and has been praised by several Freedom Fighters, including Academy Award-winning Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond.
Bruner and Stevens are also Co-Executive Producers on the biographical Western feature film Montford: The Chickasaw Rancher (2021),which premiered on Netflix in November 2021. They have also worked on several other projects, including the Hallmark Channel romantic comedy Looking for Mr. Right (2014) and the feature film Pretty Boy Floyd, based on their original research.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Bruner has also had a number of unique experiences. He has prospected for gold in the Yukon Territory, taught advanced screenwriting at the Red Sea Institute of Cinematic Arts in Jordan, and even wrestled a bear.
