BIM AJADI
Bim Ajadi is a London based filmmaker and a 2020 BAFTA Breakthrough Honouree. He has worked in the film & TV industry for over 15 years, beginning his editing career with a Channel 4 disability scheme, then working at a number of post houses. 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 in front of the camera. 2020 saw the release of HERE / NOT HERE, an acclaimed crossover hip-hop drama short, which was an entrant at the 2021 BAFTA experimental film category. That same year he completed OH TONI!, a short comedy for BBC Studios starring Alexandra James. Prior to that he was selected to be a part of the 1-year BAME Diverse Directors workshop at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) which involved making his debut mainstream short fiction film THE FIRST TIME, a coming-of-age drama focusing on a teen relationship over the summer. His other credits include LOOK UP, a short film co-directed for the London Paralympic Ceremony (Channel 4); a documentary drama DOT, about the life and significance of leading deaf poet Dot Miles; and I BELIEVE X YOLANDA ADAMS, a music video that was awarded The Meraki Award for Best Music Video. In 2023 he directed 6 episodes of the long-running Channel 4 drama HOLLYOAKS, and performed 2nd unit services on the BBC’s SILENT WITNESS. Bim is profoundly deaf, which gives him a powerful visual perspective.
