Commissioning Editor

Nawfal Faizullah

Overview and Experience

Before Being a Breakthrough Leader

Assistant Commissioner

Nawfal Faizullah is a Commissioning Editor in the BBC Drama commissioning team, developing a slate of projects and working across projects in production. He executive produced RED ROSE, written by The Clarkson Twins, and YOU DON’T KNOW ME, written by Tom Edge. Other projects include WAHALA, THE RESPONDER, CHLOE, CHAMPION, BETTER, SHOWTRIAL, PACK OF LIES and BEST INTERESTS for BBC One, and GRIME KIDS for BBC Three. Nawfal was previously a Development Executive at Left Bank Pictures, where he developed the BAFTA winning single drama SITTING IN LIMBO. He began his career at the BBC, working on the BBC One adventure series THE MUSKETEERS. He script edited the Sky One comedy-drama DELICIOUS, starring Dawn French. Nawfal was named a ‘One to Watch’ by the Edinburgh Television Festival in 2015 and a Broadcast Hot Shot in 2017. Nawfal is a Diversity Champion at the BBC, advising the Senior Leadership Team to help shape the plans to meet their creative diversity commitments.

Nominated by Ben Irving , Commissioning Editor, BBC Drama

Nawfal has extensive experience in production and now commissioning and he is ready for the next leap. He has great talent relationships and taste and will undoubtedly go far.

2022 results

78% said being a BT Leader has raised their profile

87% said being a BT Leader has progressed their career

100% of Leader said the programme had improved
their sense of self

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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.