Heidi James writes chewy hybrid dramas that exalt underdogs, rebels, and renegades. Born into a family of musicians and theater artists in Austin, Texas, Heidi’s eclectic upbringing set the stage for her multifaceted life in the arts. From acting and singing to writing, directing, and producing, her creative journey has spanned coasts and continents, each chapter marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of creative exploration.

• 2024 - Inspired by a true story, Heidi's quirky holiday family feature premieres Thanksgiving 2025. 
• Heidi worked as a recurring character in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon premiering in 2025. 

• 2022 - 2024: Heidi was hired to develop television and feature projects for multiple production companies. Her portfolio of television projects includes:
• Deadshot Girls, an award winning female-driven Supernatural Western series
• Days Of Anger, a limited series based on an Appalachian feud in 1886 Kentucky
• Cooper Donuts Uprising, an LGBTQ+ limited series inspired by true events,
• Moses Of Mexico, the compelling true story of an American Gladiator turned people smuggler series. 
• Feature projects include: 
• The 50th-anniversary sequel of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
• Social Horror No Mold In Shangri La, in the surrealist vein of Beau Is Not Afraid, Shangri La is a mother-daughter road odyssey based on James’ real battle with Biotoxin illness.
• Noir Thriller Follow The Queen, adapted from a hit Off-Broadway play. Set to shoot 2025, with Heidi writing, acting, and making her directorial debut.

• 2020 - 2022: After leading a blues band and taking on roles in film and television, Heidi shifted her focus to screenwriting. She quickly gained recognition in top-tier competitions and earned a spot in the Top 1% on Coverfly’s Red List.
• 2007 - 2009: Heidi starred in "Tom Waits For No Man," a critically acclaimed theatrical tour-de-force that captivated audiences in New York, Australia, London, the Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Edinburgh Theater Festival.
• 2001 - Present: Once a powerful presence in New York’s gritty theater scene, Heidi remains a proud member of Off Broadway theater company 29th Street Rep. The company is celebrated for its significant contributions to East Coast premieres of intense dramas, including Tracy Letts’ Killer Joe and Rona Munroe’s Bold Girls."