Somesuch Welcomes Director India Sleem

India Sleem has joined the Somesuch roster, for representation across music videos, commercials and branded content in the UK and Amsterdam.

Director and photographer India Sleem’s work focuses on telling human stories while capturing the delicate nuances of everyday life and characters with a cinematic style and distinct palettes. She often shines a light on the diversity of culture. Through her endless curiosity and soothing demeanour, she forms genuine bonds with her subjects, and her ability to capture raw and honest moments translates to emotive and dynamic filmmaking.

India’s youthful enthusiasm is evident throughout her body of work and the uplifting and intimate experiences she creates. Her highly personable and inventive spirit has led to meaningful and ongoing collaborations in the advertising space, with an impressive collection of work over a short period of time for global brands including Apple, Nike, McDonald’s, Fenty, Gap, Square, Converse, Chillys, Marie Curie and Vogue.

This year, her work for Nike’s AirForce 40th Anniversary campaign was a finalist for Best Advertising Campaign at The AICP Show. In 2019, she was named to The One Club’s prestigious Young Guns 17 winner for her work including her film The Game, a golden hour love letter to New York City’s basketball culture, and photo series Indian Hills for Dazed and Confused Magazine.

Her films and photography capture human portraits in a real-life context with an emotional connection to the talent and a strong sense of colour and composition.

Born and raised in Manchester, India is based in Los Angeles. She is currently in production on a short film, a semi-autobiographical look at growing up mixed race.

She is also in development on her first feature film.

Check out India's work here.