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India Sleem

India Sleem is a British director and photographer based in Los Angeles, known for vibrant, human-centric storytelling that centers diverse communities and mixed-race identity.

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Production company & representation
Somesuch
Production company · US, UK · verified Jul 2026
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Recent press & creds
One Point Four Award Shortlist: Short Film for 'Crusts'
One Point Four · 2026 · award
Clio Award Winner for Don Julio 'Por Amor'
Clio Awards · 2026 · award
Shots Award Shortlist: Casting for EA Sports 'Drop In'
Shots · 2026 · award
Selected clients
NikeAppleMcDonald'sFentyGapAdidas

Bio & background

India Sleem is a British director and photographer based in Los Angeles, known for vibrant, human-centric storytelling that centers diverse communities and mixed-race identity. She has directed spots for Nike, Apple, McDonald's, Fenty, Gap, Olay, Hinge, adidas, and Athleta, among others. Her McDonald's "Weddings" campaign and Hinge "Can't Believe We Met on Hinge" series showcase her documentary-informed approach and strong color palettes. Sleem's Olay spot starring Sha'Carri Richardson and her Nike Air Force 40th Anniversary work—an AICP Show finalist in 2023—demonstrate her casting skill and empathetic lens. A 2019 Young Guns Winner for her film "The Game" and photo series for Dazed & Confused, Sleem also won a 2026 Clio Award for Don Julio's "Por Amor." Her debut short "Crusts," a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story, premiered at the BFI London Film Festival in 2025. Sleem prioritizes real-people casting, collaboration, and opening doors for underrepresented talent, believing diversity and creativity are synonymous. She is developing her first feature film.

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Awards
  • One Point Four Award Shortlist: Short Film for 'Crusts'
    One Point Four · 2026
  • Clio Award Winner for Don Julio 'Por Amor'
    Clio Awards · 2026
  • Shots Award Shortlist: Casting for EA Sports 'Drop In'
    Shots · 2026
  • AICP Show Finalist: Best Advertising Campaign for Nike Air Force 40th Anniversary
    AICP · 2023
  • Young Guns 17 Winner
    The One Club for Creativity · 2019
  • BFI London Film Festival World Premiere: 'Crusts'
    BFI London Film Festival · 2025
  • Press
    • Hinge Celebrates the Near-Misses Behind Every Gen Z Love Story
      Adweek · 2026
    • Serial Pictures Signs India Sleem for Spots, Branded Entertainment, Music Videos
      SHOOT Online · 2023
    • Serial Pictures Signs Filmmaker India Sleem
      Shots · 2023
    • Somesuch Welcomes Director India Sleem
      LBB · 2023
    • The Directors: India Sleem
      LBB · 2023
    • India Sleem Profile
      Creative Lives in Progress · 2020