About
Born in London, Billy Lumby began his career working in McDonalds and living on the dole in Camden Town. Unschooled in filmmaking, he started as an assistant to directors such as Harmony Korine and Derek Cianfrance.
His short film GOD VIEW, for which he developed a unique camera rig, was shown and won awards at top festivals around the world, including Clermont-Ferrand, Seoul, St Petersburg, and Guanajuato. It was broadcast internationally by several television networks including Canal+.
His film SAMUEL-613 was commissioned by Dazed & Confused magazine and won the Pears short film prize. Exploring London’s Hasidic Jewish community, it gained unprecedented access for a drama, including non-professional actors and Yiddish dialogue. It was nominated for a BAFTA in 2016.
Billy has attended talent labs at the Berlin and BFI London film festivals. He is a Screendaily “Star Of Tomorrow”. He is currently developing his debut feature with BBC Films and the BFI.
Film & TV Representation – MATTHEW BATES Watch Billy’s films on VIMEO