Miko Lim is an American film director and photographer. Lim wrote, produced, and directed the 2026 IMAX documentary film Stormbound, which premieres at SXSW.[1] He is also known for directing commercials for Adidas, Nike, and Oakley with athletes including Patrick Mahomes, Leo Messi, and Russell Westbrook. His work has been recognized by major film festivals, including Cannes and the International Muse Creative Awards. For his work on Ocean Mother, a documentary short, he received a Clio Award for Best Direction, as well as other film festival awards.[2][3]
In 2026, Lim directed Stormbound, which premieres at the SXSW Film Festival in the Worldwide Documentary Competition. Shot in IMAX and produced with Adam McKay, the film follows stormchaser Jeff Gammons battle health issues while photographing the world's largest hurricanes and tornadoes.[6]
Lim is a Paramount Global Director Fellow[7], and a co-chair of the DGA's first feature film mentorship program.
Lim has directed and photographed numerous advertising campaigns for Nike, Adidas, Puma, and Mountain Dew, among many others. His major advertising work began with Champion'sHow You Play campaign working with advertising agency Kaplan Thaler Group.[8] Lim has shot numerous covers for ESPN Magazine, Outside, GQ, Rolling Stone, and Vogue. In 2025, Lim founded the production company Anagram Pictures.[9]
In 2010, Lim created and published his first photobook, We Are The Only Ones, after visiting The Raleigh Hotel in Miami, Florida before it was shut down.[10]
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