James Ricketson

James Ricketson
Born
James Staniforth Ricketson
NationalityAustralian
Alma materAustralian Film and Television School
OccupationFilm director
Notable credits
OpponentCambodian Children's Fund
Criminal chargeEspionage
Criminal penaltySix years in custody (sentenced under Cambodian law)
Criminal statusPardoned
RelativesStaniforth Ricketson (grandfather)
Awards
  • AACTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Blackfellas (1994)
  • AACTA Award for Best Film, Reflections (1973)
  • Alan Stout Award for Best Short Film, Reflections (1973)

James Staniforth Ricketson is an Australian film director, known for the feature film Blackfellas. He became more widely known when he was charged with espionage for flying a drone in Cambodia in 2017.

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