James Hayes (@jameshayes1) is a film essayist based in the United Kingdom who makes long-form videos on cinematography, directing and storytelling in movies. His channel has about 36,300 subscribers and a median of roughly 20,500 views per video. He has not uploaded since 2020, and sponsor rates are estimated at $500 to $1,200 per video.
Film essays with a loyal, cinema-literate audience and a high median view count
- Median of about 20,500 views per video across 35 uploads, with a few videos above 100,000
- Engagement rate of 0.77 percent, with likes making up most of it
- Affiliate links to Amazon present on videos, which suits film-related products
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- video essay, analysis with film clips, short film showcase
- Tone
- analytical, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Clean, lightly edited
- Typical length
- 5 to 8 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- streaming services, film rentals and purchases
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Video descriptions contain Amazon affiliate links, such as the one for the Bao short film video, but no sponsorship disclosures were found in the last 50 videos.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Analysis of films such as Taxi Driver and The Shape of Water touches on violence and adult themes, but the content is presented as critical analysis.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Platforms
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 36k | 21k | 0 |
Benchmark score: 57 / 100
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Recent videos
▶The Praise & Problems of IMAX · 2.9k views
▶The Documentary Problem. · 2.8k views
▶Beautiful Films of The Decade · 6.8k viewsLast three uploads, latest 2294 days ago.
I make videos about films and what makes them so damn good. For business inquiries please email me at this address: Jameshayes101@gmail.com
About James Hayes
James Hayes is a film essayist from the United Kingdom who runs a YouTube channel focused on what makes films work. He covers cinematography, directing, symbolism and storytelling, often using clips from well-known movies and short films such as the Pixar shorts Bao, Lou and Piper. Videos run a median of about five minutes, and the channel has about 36,300 subscribers. The channel has not posted since 2020.
The audience is estimated to be mostly adults aged 25 to 34, with a majority of men and a large share in the United States and United Kingdom. These figures are estimates and not channel-reported data. The audience appears interested in film craft and criticism rather than purchasing decisions.
The channel has no sponsorship disclosures in its recent videos and uses affiliate links to Amazon. Estimated sponsored-integration rates are $500 to $1,200 per video, based on a median of roughly 20,500 views at $20 to $35 per 1,000 views. Paid ads usually run at a CPM of $10 to $30, so this channel costs more per thousand views. Brands in film, streaming and home media could book this creator, though the inactivity should be weighed.
Written from James Hayes's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. James Hayes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about James
How much does James Hayes charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 20,500 views, the estimated rate is $500 to $1,200 per video, using a CPM of $20 to $35 per 1,000 median views. Rates are estimates and should be confirmed directly with the creator.
What does James Hayes post about on YouTube?
He makes film essays that analyze cinematography, directing, symbolism and storytelling. Examples include videos on Roger Deakins, Alfonso Cuarón and Mr Robot's quadrant framing. Most videos run about five minutes.
How do I contact James Hayes for a brand deal?
The channel lists a business email address in its description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.
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