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Trim Lamba is a British-Indian writer-director. His first short ‘CRACKED SCREEN’ released in 2017 to multiple prizes and recognition including longlisting for a BIFA for Best British Short; selection for the 27th Saatchi and Saatchi New Directors Showcase in Cannes Lions; and winning multiple ‘Best Short’ awards worldwide. In 2019, Cracked Screen was acquired for permanent preservation in the BFI National Archive as a groundbreaking achievement in British filmmaking. His second short ‘BROKEN NEWS’ premiered at the 63rd BFI London Film Festival in 2019. Trim has directed interactive drama for the BBC and was commissioned to create the opening film for the 29th Saatchi and Saatchi NDS in Cannes Lions.

Trim holds BA and Masters degrees in English Literature from University of Oxford and Royal Holloway, University of London. Trim is developing his first feature and in post-production for his upcoming third short, both supported by the BFI. He is represented by Roxana Adle at Lark Management.

SELECTED 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 Cannes"

Directors Notes Interview "Trim Lamba Delivers A Horrifying Tale"

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

Cherwell: " The most memorable film undoubtedly. Everyone was frozen.."

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’.."