James Ural

James Ural (born May 9, 1988), professionally known as Ural, is an American filmmaker, businessman, and author. He is the founder of LaRu Agency, a multimedia production company. As a filmmaker and businessman, Ural is best known for his philanthropy work in the Southeast Region of Texas.
Ural is a published Author of children's literature, Self-help, and has co-authored four books in the Imaginative Series primarily focusing on leadership. His books have sold hundreds of copies, with some on the Accelerated Reading Program List, under his agency since 2019.
==Early life and education==
James Ural was born and raised in Texas. He attended West Orange-Stark High School in Orange, TX, 2006, where he received a precision machining scholarship. He holds a degree in Precision Machining (A.A.S.), and Business (A.A.), graduating with honors from Lamar Institute of Technology.
==Career==
James started his career by directing documentaries for various non-profit organizations and Nike SPARQ Combines. In 2012, this gave him the courage to undertake international projects outside the country, particularly those in Ghana and West Africa. His early works include documentary series such as Breaking Barriers, and Save The Youth. 
In 2014, James began working in the industrial field at ExxonMobil in Beaumont, TX, upon his return to his college town, enabling him to finance and sustain his artistic endeavors as a filmmaker.
Ural founded LaRu Agency in 2018, as a multimedia production firm specializing in animation, film, editing, photography, and live events. Ural has served clients nationwide through the business for the past four years. He is considered a visual philanthropist in the Southeast Region of Texas. 
In addition, James has a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication - Film Studies (B.S.), and has served as a media director for many sports agencies, prominent persons, and government bodies. James continues to use his cinematic expertise and experiences as an entrepreneur by assisting others in reaching their full potential.
Ural is also a published author of children's literature. He has written four Imaginative Series novels, including "The Case of the Loose Tooth," "Daddy's Fishing Buddy," "The Dream Racer," and "Baking with a Twist".
==Filmography==
Year	Title 	Speaker 	Director	Producer	Editor
2017	Victory Conference 	Dr. John R. Adolph 	Yes 	Yes 	Switcher
2017	The War Room’s Midnight Cry 	Dr. Jamaal Bryant 	Yes 	Yes 	Switcher
2017	The War Room’s Midnight Cry 	Pastor William Murphy 	Yes 	Yes 	Switcher
2018	The Global Leadership Summit 	John C. Maxwell, Author 	Yes 	Yes 	Prgmr
2018	The Global Leadership Summit 	Pastor Craig Groeschel 	Yes 	Yes 	Prgmr
2018	The Global Leadership Summit 	Bishop T.D. Jakes 	Yes 	Yes 	Prgmr
2018	The Global Leadership Summit 	Angela Ahrendts, 
businesswoman	Yes 	Yes 	Prgmr
2019	Battleground Night Service 	Bishop Marvin Sapp 	Yes 	Yes 	Switcher
2019	“Jesus Is King” A Sunday Service Experience	Kanye West 	No 	Yes 	Yes
2019	Inheritance Conference 	Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III	Yes 	Yes 	Switcher
2021	“I Made it out” tour 	Pastor John P. Kee 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes
==Bibliography==
Imaginative series 
* The Case of the Loose Tooth (2019)
* Daddy’s Fishing Buddy (2020)
* The Dream Racer (2021)
* Baking with a Twist (2022)
==In the media==
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Category:1988 births
Category:American people
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Category:American authors
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