Introduce yourself: Hi, my name is James Ural-Moore, and I am professionally known as Ural in the American film industry. I am originally from Madisonville, Texas.

What is your educational background?: I obtained my certificate in Precision Machinery from Lamar Institute of Technology and an Associate of Arts in Business. Presently, I am a senior at Lamar University on the path to obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies. This degree allows me to customize my three areas of focus, such as Business Law, Marketing, and Mass Communication.

What is your career path?: I am currently the owner of a growing videography and photography company expanding progressively beyond Southeast Texas. Through my educational studies, I plan to learn more about successful business practices, marketing, and public relations. Throughout my adolescence, I have gained knowledge in this field and have dedicated myself to becoming a life-long learner and producing quality content.

Interesting Facts About Ural:

He is an honor student at Lamar University.

He is an internationally published children’s author and motion graphics designer.

He has produced projects outside the US, including Ghana, West Africa, London, and Spain.

He has directed documentaries for several non-profit organizations in the Southeast Texas area.

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Dean’s List – Spring 2023 https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2023/06/spring-2023-deans-presidents-list.html

President’s List – Fall 2023 https://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2024/01/fall-2023-presidents-and-deans-lists.html

Centennial Commencement Ceremony – Fall 2023 https://www.lamar.edu/students/_files/documents/commencement/fall_2023_commencement_ceremony.pdf.pdf

Alumni James Ural explores power of stories https://www.lamaruniversitypress.com/2024/04/flourishing-filmmaker.php