Trusted by broadcasters, creators, and science organisations to bring prehistoric life to global audiences. See how I support creators and organisations.

Impact Highlights

  • Helped CBBC producers confidently present accurate prehistoric content.
  • Enhanced brand identity through scientifically informed design.
  • Strengthened public understanding of the Jurassic Coast’s fossil heritage.
  • Supported global YouTube audiences with scientifically grounded dinosaur content.
  • Inspired families & young readers with accessible dinosaur science.

Collaborations

Through strategic partnerships, I have helped enhance science communication, engage diverse audiences, and inspire curiosity about prehistoric life on national and global scales.

  • Consultancy for Lion TV on Horrible Science (CBBC, 2025) — contributed scientific insight to shape engaging natural history storytelling.
  • Interview with Professor Steve Brusatte — Jurassic World science advisor, discussing palaeontology’s role in blockbuster storytelling.
  • Interview with Jack Ewins — Jurassic World viral marketing strategist, exploring the fusion of science & creative outreach.
  • Collaboration with palaeoartist Shirin Sheppard developed a scientifically informed dinosaur logo for The Palaeo Minute.
  • Collaboration with the Jurassic Coast Trust — spotlighted fossil discoveries & geological insights to enhance public engagement.
  • YouTube consultancy for Klayton Fioriti — advised on dinosaur anatomy, display features, & behavioural reconstructions.
  • Guest palaeontologist for Dinosaur Action Magazine — featured in the magazine’s first expert interview, inspiring families with accessible dinosaur science.
My experience spans fossil excavation in Montana to shaping science communication. My consultancy bridges research and storytelling.

Explore the featured case studies below.

Transforming Science Into Storytelling That Inspires Millions

Did you know?

That Tyrannosaurus rex could swim? Fossilised claw marks in sediment show theropods moving through ancient lakes, rivers, and seas, evidence that T. rex was a powerful swimmer.

My work sits at the intersection of palaeontology, media, education, and public engagement. Through strategic collaborations with broadcasters, creators, and science organisations, I help ensure prehistoric life is communicated with clarity, accuracy, and imagination. I have provided insight on topics ranging from dinosaur ontogeny and display features to behavioural reconstructions.

Palaeontology outreach has offered me the privilege of attending exclusive events that celebrate natural history, dinosaur science, and palaeontology’s role in public engagement. You can read more about this at the Notable Events page.

Below is a curated selection of projects demonstrating how scientific insight can elevate storytelling across formats. These examples show how I help producers, writers, and creators bring prehistoric life to audiences with clarity, accuracy, and imagination.

Featured Case Studies

Horrible Science – Lion TV (CBBC, 2025)

Media & Production Work

How I supported a TV production team with palaeontological accuracy.

Role: Scientific Consultant

Impact:

  • Provided palaeontological insight to support natural‑history storytelling.
  • Helped shape accurate, engaging explanations for a young audience.
  • Ensured scientific clarity in a production.

Outcome:

  • Enabled producers to confidently present accurate prehistoric content to young audiences.

This collaboration brought rigorous science into a major children’s TV series, helping young viewers connect with prehistoric life in a fun, accessible way.

Horrible Science promo for series 2.
Helping fossil facts spark imagination, one project at a time.

Interviews with Leading Figures in Palaeontology & Media

Interviews & Public Engagement

Role: Interviewer & Science Communicator

Impact:

  • Interviewed Professor Steve Brusatte, science advisor for Jurassic World, on palaeontology’s role in blockbuster storytelling.
  • Interviewed Jack Ewins, viral marketing strategist for Jurassic World, on blending science with creative outreach.

Outcome:

  • Engaged Jurassic fandom in celebrating Jurassic World’s 10th anniversary.

These conversations bridge the gap between academic science and mainstream media.

“After Jurassic Park III came out in 2001, the franchise went dormant, but it roared back big-time with Jurassic World in 2015. It made over $1.5 billion at the global box office! A whole new generation of people who were too young to see the original films now had their chance to see dinosaurs on the big screen, and that’s been a great thing for public interest in palaeontology.”

Professor Steve Brusatte

Creative Branding – Collaboration with Palaeoartist Shirin Sheppard

Creative Collaborations

Role: Creative Consultant

Impact:

  • Worked closely with a palaeoartist to develop a dinosaur‑themed logo.
  • Provided clear scientific direction to support accurate visual design.
  • Delivered a smooth, collaborative creative process.

Outcome:

  • Strengthened brand identity with scientifically informed visual design.

“As a fellow palaeontology enthusiast, I was excited to work with James on his dinosaur-themed logo. James had a clear idea of the imagery from the outset, and along with his clear communication, the commission process was very smooth. It was a pleasure to work with him, and I’d look forward to future collaborations!”

Shirin Sheppard Palaeoartist

Jurassic Coast Trust – Public Engagement Collaboration

Interviews & Public Engagement

Role: Science Communicator

Impact:

  • Highlighted fossil discoveries & geological insights for public audiences.
  • Supported outreach efforts that connect communities with Britain’s natural heritage.
  • Helped translate complex geological concepts into engaging narratives.

Outcome:

  • Strengthened public understanding of the Jurassic Coast’s fossil heritage.

This work strengthened public understanding of one of the UK’s most iconic palaeontological landscapes.

Ambassador posts shared fossil insights.

YouTube Educational Content – Klayton Fioriti

Educational Outreach

What a dinosaur accuracy consultant does for YouTube creators.

Role: Dinosaur Anatomy & Behaviour Consultant

Impact:

  • Advised on anatomical accuracy, display features, & behavioural reconstructions.
  • Provided research‑backed comparisons for Parasaurolophus updates in Jurassic World: Dominion.
  • Helped transform dense scientific material into accessible, high‑impact content.

Outcome:

  • Encouraged viewer interest & debate about the Jurassic World films.

These videos reach global audiences, demonstrating how accurate science can enhance digital storytelling and connect with curious minds worldwide.

When palaeontologists and creators align, Jurassic facts make a global impact.

Dinosaur Action Magazine – Guest Palaeontologist

Interviews & Public Engagement

Role: Interviewed Expert

Impact:

  • Featured in the magazine’s first expert interview.
  • Provided career insights & accessible dinosaur science for families.
  • Helped inspire young readers with real‑world palaeontology.

Outcome:

  • Communicated accurate science to families & children encouraging learning.

This collaboration brought professional palaeontology into a family‑friendly publication.

What’s your favourite dinosaur fact?

My favourite fact is that hadrosaurs were very social dinosaurs. They lived in big herds, and we have fossil evidence of their nests, and their migrations due to the trace fossils of their footprints which have been found.

My Guest Interview

If you are developing a project involving prehistoric life, I would be glad to help ensure it is both scientifically accurate and creatively compelling.

Why Clients Work With Me

  • Research‑driven insight: Every project is grounded in up‑to‑date palaeontological evidence.
  • Clear communication: Complex science becomes accessible, engaging, & audience‑appropriate.
  • Creative collaboration: I work seamlessly with producers, artists, writers, & educators.
  • Versatility: Experience across TV, YouTube, publishing, branding, & public outreach.
  • Reliability: Consistent delivery, professional communication, & attention to detail.

Science Communication Philosophy

Whether I am explaining fossilization or showing that dinosaurs faced illnesses just as animals do today, I am driven by a passion for making prehistoric life relevant, vivid, and scientifically grounded. If this sparks a vision for your own project, I would be excited to help bring it to life.

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Header image credit: Dinosaur silhouettes from Phylopic.org by Ivan Iofrida and Jack Mayer Wood. Used under the attribution 3.0 and 4.0 international license.