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Adnan Ahmed

Overview and Experience

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Series Director

Adnan is an award-nominated documentary Series Producer/Director with over 15 years experience in the TV industry. He is currently the Series Director of Hometown: Another Killing for BBC3, investigating issues of race, class and education brought into sharp focus after the tragic death of a Manchester school boy. Previous directing credits include 999: What’s Your Emergency for Channel 4 and Africa with Ade Adepitan for BBC2. Outside building narrative arcs in the edit, Adnan can be found building Lego creations with his son and daughter.

Nominated by Remy Blumenfeld - Coach

Adnan is a very talented producer director who is ready for a big breakthrough. He needs support and guidance to allow him to break into directing a different level of programme. His experience is in factual entertainment, and where he wants to be is authored films.

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Join our growing community of creatives of colour working in all areas of the TV industry and across genres 

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Freelancers & Employees

Gain access to exclusive invites and opportunities, extend your networks and get the supported needed to progress your career.

content creators

Exclusive commissioning and investment opportunities, extend your networks and get the supported needed to sell your content and build audiences.

corporate friends & allies

Diversify your staff teams by connecting with talent across genres, roles and levels. Join our growing community of talent managers, determined to make our TV industry more inclusive and equitable.