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 Punk Chef on the road and Up For It (TV entertainment both for BSL Zone) Bim co-directed a documentary series Rising Phoenix: Road to Tokyo 2022, produced by HTYT/Ventureland, following the lives of 12 elite athletes as they try to make it to Tokyo. It recently featured at the ReelAbilities Film Festival in LA.
Bim more recently directed a new short drama Night Shift produced by Slick Films, that has had numerous nominations and won the Founded Award at the British Short Film Awards. In 2023 he directed 7 episodes of the long-running Channel 4 drama HOLLYOAKS, and performed 2nd unit director on the BBC’s SILENT WITNESS. Bim is profoundly deaf, which gives him a strong visual perspective.
