His fiction work includes the acclaimed short film The Open Doors starring Michael Sheen, Janusz with Marcin Dorocinski and his debut feature Dead Bolt Dead. Distributed by Metrodome in the UK and Films Distribution internationally, it led to James being selected as a “Great British Hope” by The Times newspaper. His documentary work includes the Grierson Award-shortlisted Blog Wars for BBC Storyville and the Sundance Channel. He directed the hugely popular Warship series for ITV/Channel 5 and recently made the film Gypsy Cab for the documentary feature Cinetrain 2009. James has also contributed to advertising campaigns for HSBC, The Mayor of London and Honda. He won the Midsummer Award for Best New Commercials Director in 2007. Watch The Open Doors here