His CalArts student film "Barn" was about a barn that was alive and
swallowed a boy.
Went to Washingtonville High School, NY.
Has two sons with Cathy Konrad: James Jr. and Konrad Mangold.
Actively searching for a studio to finance his next film,
3:10 to Yuma (2007), with Russell Crowe attached in the lead role. Aiming for an October
start date. (July 2006)