Emily studied documentary directing at the National Film and Television School, her student films already winning international awards. After her first broadcast commission; The Luckiest Nut in the World (Channel 4, 2002), the Guardian asserted “Emily James is a genius… and will in time be revered as a television innovator.” Following the experimental Don’t Worry, (Channel 4, 2004) and What Would Jesus Drive?, (Channel 4, 2006) Emily’s attention has now shifted to feature documentaries with Just Do It – a tale of modern day outlaws hitting screens in 2011.