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Trim Lamba is a British Indian writer-director based in London, UK. His first short 'CRACKED SCREEN’ released in 2017 to various honours and global press; including selection for the 27th New Directors Showcase in Cannes Lions; featuring to millions of users on the Snapchat Discover platform; long-listing for a BIFA (British Independent Film Awards) Best British Short; and winning multiple 'Best Short' prizes worldwide.

In 2019, 'CRACKED SCREEN' was acquired for preservation in the BFI National Archive, deemed culturally significant to British filmmaking. His second short 'BROKEN NEWS' premiered at the 63rd BFI London Film Festival.

Alongside developing work for film and TV, Trim has directed interactive drama for the BBC and was commissioned by Saatchi and Saatchi to direct the opening film for the 29th New Directors Showcase in Cannes working closely with creative teams at Facebook, Google and Twitter.

Trim holds BA and Masters degrees in English Literature from University of Oxford and Royal Holloway, University of London. He is represented for Film and TV by Independent Talent Group in the UK.

Press:

VICE: "Like a ‘Black Mirror’ Episode Directed by David Lynch"

Dazed & Confused: "Hugely affecting. An astonishing performance."

Mashable Interview: " This dark short film is told entirely through Snapchat"

Short of the Week: "Genius. Horrifying and Vital"

Ad-Week: "The 5 Most Stunning Short Films From Saatchi & Saatchi’s NDS at Cannes"

Directors Notes Interview "Trim Lamba Delivers A Horrifying Tale"

Campaign Live: "Trim Lamba’s film draws the audience in via a direct and intimate lens"

Cherwell: " The most memorable film undoubtedly. Everyone in the audience was frozen and silent..."

BiguMigu: "This short film is effective enough to freeze your blood..."

Business Insider: "Cannes Lions: Meet the new ad directors of the world"

Saatchi & Saatchi: "Bringing us back to reality with a bang, Trim Lamba’s thought-provoking piece"