British filmmaker / director / editor
Bim AJADI is a London based independent filmmaker, who is passionate about telling stories.
2020 saw the release of ‘Here/Not Here', an acclaimed crossover hip-hop drama short, which is currently an entrant in the 2021 BAFTA experimental film category. Bim recently completed ‘Oh Toni!', a short comedy for BBC Studios. Prior to that he was selected to be part of the 1 year BAME Diverse Directors workshop at the highly respected National Film and Television School (NFTS), which involved making his debut mainstream short fiction film'The First Time', a coming-of-age drama through a series teen relationships over a summer.
Credits include ‘Night Shift' (2022, Blackstar FilmFest nominee), ‘Look Up', a short film co-directed for the London Paralympic Ceremony, a melancholic tale of the disabled sporting heroes. A documentary-drama ‘Dot', about the life and significance of leading Deaf poet Dot Miles, and I Believe by Yolanda Adams music video that was awarded The Meraki Award for Best Music Video. Bim is a 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough honouree and has been selected for a John Brabourne Award.
Bim has worked in film and television industry for over 15 years. He began his editing career with a Channel 4 disability scheme, then worked at a number of post houses. He honed his craft working with a diverse range of clients with whom he has formed strong, continuing relationships. Bim later fulfilled a lifelong dream to become a director and self-shooter. As a collaborative director he is committed to inspire change and champion the under-represented both behind and front of the camera.
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www.bimajadi.co.uk/home2