For more than 17 years, James Rea Jr. has been dedicated to shaping stories that resonate. Through Belfast Bohemian Productions, his Belfast-based creative studio, James brings ideas to life with a thoughtful blend of film, photography, design, and digital craft.
Since 2009, his work has ranged from music videos, documentaries, and short films to promotional pieces, event coverage, social media content, and bespoke website design. No matter the project, James approaches every story with authenticity, strong visual narrative, and a deep respect for the people behind it.
Belfast Bohemian Productions also leads community-focused projects, including detailed local-history work, and will expand into accessible online genealogy courses in 2026, continuing James’ passion for connecting people with their stories.
Whether you’re seeking dynamic content, voice recording and editing, or full production support, Belfast Bohemian Productions is committed to delivering work with clarity, heart, and creative flair.
In 2023, James earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Audio-Visual Post Production (with distinction) from Queen’s University Belfast, further strengthening his expertise and dedication to high-quality storytelling.
What We Do
Video Editing Service
Event Video Recording
Event Photography
Media Production & Design
Website Design
Local History Projects
Online Genealogy Courses (in 2026)
Video Production: Music Videos, Documentaries, Short-film, Promotional Video
Social Media Content
Voice Recording: Editing, Capture, Ai Gen Audio Material
LOCAL HISTORY
Welcome to our range of local history DVD's. Belfast Bohemian Productions are the producers and sole distributors of local history documentaries: 'Belfast Birth Of A City' released in 2009 and 'Lesser Known Belfast' released in 2015.
Lesser Known Belfast
Local history DVD 'Lesser Known Belfast' discover some of Belfast's hidden past in this unique local history short film. The DVD reveals some 'lesser known' fascinating facts on Belfast's secret societies, Albert Memorial Clock Tower, The Blackman Statue, The Cavehill, The Battle of the Boyne, History of our National Flags and The Big Wind of 1839.
Format: DVD PAL | 2015 | Written & Presented By James Rea Jr. | A Belfast Bohemian Production | £6.00
Local history DVD 'Belfast, Birth of a City' travels through 8,000 years, exploring how the second largest city on the island of Ireland has developed from an ancient ford over the river Lagan. Describing Belfast's development against the dramatic backdrop of the Plantation of Ulster, the Glorious Revolution and the United Irishmen 1798 rebellion.
Format: DVD PAL | 2009 | Written & Presented By Joe Curran | A Belfast Bohemian Production | £6.00
"James was brilliant from start to finish"... "He was diligent in his work, met deadlines, was prompt with replies". -Jacqualine Maguire - John Paul II Youth Club
"Professional, reliable and timely service! I would highly recommend"! -Nattassa Latcham - Pivot
"James is simply incredible to work with, he demonstrates amazing attention to detail, possesses outstanding communication skills". - Paul Neeson - Love Serendipity
"Very friendly, very professional and very good. 6 stars out of five". -Magik Door
"Conviction, reliability. James will always see the project through to a conclusion. I’ll endorse him". -Joby Fox - Musician
"James has a great way of understanding and interpreting my brief and delivers exactly what I am looking for and more". - Siobhan Brown - Musician
"He made the process smooth and gives 100% to complete projects on target". - Joe Ricketts ACSONI