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I am Masud Akhond, an award-winning filmmaker from Dhaka, Bangladesh, with over two decades of experience across feature films, documentaries, corporate films, and commercials. I am passionate about storytelling and drawing inspiration from my Bangladeshi roots to connect with audiences worldwide. I began my career as an assistant director in Bangladesh and progressed to roles as director and producer. Since 2013 I have pursued freelance work, exploring diverse projects across genres. I blend filmmaking, production, and graphic design to craft immersive stories that illuminate the human experience.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Bengali
Fluent
Work Experience
Writer and Director at Slave Queen (Documentary)
January 1, 2013 - October 22, 2025Wrote and directed Slave Queen, which won the Jury Prize at the San Francisco International Film Festival (2013).
Writer and Director at Pita (The Father)
January 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025Wrote and directed Pita (The Father), a feature film that earned Best Actor at Bachsas Awards (2012) and nominations at Meril Prothom Alo Awards Bangladesh (2012).
Assistant Director at Ghetu Puttra Komola (Pleasure Boy Komola)
January 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025Worked as assistant director on the Bangladeshi musical feature written and directed by Humayun Ahmed and produced by Impress Telefilm.
Education
Diploma in Digital Film Production at SAE Institute
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Diploma in IT Technology at Komvux
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at National University of Bangladesh
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997Diploma in Film Production at Bangladesh Stockholm Film School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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