Bamba Kimball is a Director and Cinematographer whose journey began in the Indonesian jungle—where WiFi was fast enough to download an episode of The Twilight Zone in under 25 hours. With a grandfather who overthrew governments and a mother who was kidnapped along the way, Bamba was bred to tell stories that turn a simple plot into a twisted journey.

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With a passion for film that began at 9. He knew moving to Los Angeles was inevitable. There, he studied at ArtCenter College of Design. Today, Bamba splits his time between directing and cinematography (sometimes both, depending on the day), chasing the kind of stories that would make his younger self sit up, eyes wide, and whisper, no wayyy.​

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Recent Awards (2024/2025):

ASC George Spiro Dibie Heritage Award

The One Show - Best Film Portfolio

Creative Circle Awards (2025)

Most Promising DOP/Cinematographer

Most Promising Commercial Film Director

Berlin Commercial Awards - OFFICIAL SELECTION

Tinder: Move On

Calvin Klein: Eternity

Berlin Fashion Film Festival - BEST SCRIPT/STORYTELLING

Calvin Klein: Eternity

Applied Arts Awards - BEST VIDEO ADVERTISING

Calvin Klein: Eternity

1.4 Awards

Zillow - In A Wall

Fisher Pen: Under Pressure

London International Creatxive Competition - Finalist

Calvin Klein: Eternity

Kinsale Sharks - Best Cinematography 

ADDY Awards

Gold ADDY - Tinder - Move On

Silver ADDY - Zillow - In A Wall

Telly Awards

Silver Telly - Zillow: In A Wall

Bronze Telly - Calvin Klein: Eternity

Bronze Telly - Fisher Pen: Under Pressure

Aesthetica Short Film Festival (Best Advertising)

Tinder: Move On

Calvin Klein: Eternity