James Fox

Overview
American documentary filmmaker specializing in UFO/UAP topics for over 25 years. Key films: 'Out of the Blue' (2003), 'I Know What I Saw' (2009), and 'The Phenomenon' (2020, iTunes #1 documentary).

Contributions
'The Phenomenon' (2020) is considered one of the most important UAP documentaries of the modern era — interviews with ex-Senator Harry Reid, Christopher Mellon, Jacques Vallée, et al. The film brought the Ariel School sighting (Zimbabwe, 1994) back into public awareness.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Visually strong, empathetic storytelling. Access to firsthand witnesses over decades. 'The Phenomenon' won multiple awards. However: documentary approach is narrative, not investigative. Fact-skepticism balance leans toward belief. No own research platform.

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker who directed 'Out of the Blue'.

• Specializes in UFO documentaries
• Directed the acclaimed film 'Out of the Blue'

First to interview Governor Symington in 2006 about his Phoenix Lights sighting.

• Conducted the first interview with Governor Symington in 2006 regarding his Phoenix Lights sighting
• Filmed interview included witness testimony of Stacey Roads

His filmed interview and witness testimony helped convince Symington to publicly confirm his sighting in 2007.

• Interview and Stacey Roads testimony were key in convincing Symington
• Led to Symington's public confirmation of the Phoenix Lights sighting in 2007