James Henderson(VII)

James Henderson was born in Brampton to schoolteacher parents Cathy Astolfo and Richard Henderson. Growing up, he realized early his affinity for the arts beginning to make movies with his parents new video camera when he was 10. Seeing the potential and drive in her son, Cathy encouraged him to audition and he was accepted into Mayfield Secondary School Regional Arts Program. Exploring the acting field he realized quickly that his real passion lay in writing, winning awards for his plays during his scholastic years. He also began his directing career making short videos with his fellow classmates Paulo Costanzo and Kris Lemche. He went on to study Philosophy in University but left during the second year to pursue his career in the film industry by starting Sisbro & Co Inc. with his sister Kristen Soehner. He worked in various jobs on film sets in Toronto and Vancouver until 2002 when he met a man with an amazing story and in trade for the life rights followed him into the mining world of BC, living on a mountain for eighteen months and prospecting for gold and other minerals. In 2005 he came down from the mountain to work on his debut as writer and director on "22 hands" with Sisbro & Co. Inc.. In 2006 they completed "Shut Up and Deal". He now lives in Toronto with girlfriend and newly added partner in Sisbro & Co. Inc. Meredith Henderson.