| James A. Contner | |
| Birth Name: | James Atwater Contner |
| Othername: | Jim Contner J.A. Contner |
| Birth Date: | 12 June 1947 |
| Occupation: | Film cinematographer, television cinematographer, director and producer |
| Years Active: | 1972–2009 |
James Atwater[1] Contner (born June 12, 1947) is an American film, television director and cinematographer. His work includes episodes of such television series as Miami Vice, Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, The X-Files and . He has also directed several films, including One Hot Summer Night (1998), and Shark Swarm (2008).[2]