James Ponsoldt

James Ponsoldt

Keynote Speaker: Director, Producer & Writer Known for "The Spectacular Now" and "The End of the Tour"

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James Ponsoldt Biography

James Ponsoldt is an American film director, producer and writer. He was raised in Athens, Georgia. He received a bachelor's degree from Yale and received an MFA in directing from Columbia University.

He directed the short films "Coming Down the Mountain" (2003) and "Junebug and Hurricane" (2004) before making his first feature, "Off the Black" (2006). His second feature film is "Smashed," (2012) which received a Sundance Film award nomination. He also directed the award-winning film, "The Spectacular Now," starring Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller. Most recently, he directed the film, "The End of the Tour," starring Jason Segel and Jesse Eisenberg.

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DP/30: The Spectacular Now, director James Ponsoldt - YouTube

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James Ponsoldt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity and Television & Film.

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James Ponsoldt generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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James Ponsoldt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Celebrity and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Ponsoldt for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. James Ponsoldt generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Cusack, Shailene Woodley and Jesse Eisenberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Ponsoldt for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/05/2025.

James Ponsoldt Videos

DP/30: The Spectacular Now, director James Ponsoldt - YouTube
  • How do I book James Ponsoldt to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Ponsoldt for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Ponsoldt, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Ponsoldt or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James Ponsoldt for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Ponsoldt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Ponsoldt, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James Ponsoldt speak about?

    James Ponsoldt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Celebrity and Television & Film.
  • Where does James Ponsoldt travel from?

    James Ponsoldt generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James Ponsoldt?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Ponsoldt for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Ponsoldt for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Ponsoldt or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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