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I’m an experienced self-shooting Assistant Producer, investigative journalist and director. I’ve worked across multiple platforms—feature-length, current affairs and documentary. I’m passionate about storytelling, skilled at negotiating and maintaining access, and building strong relationships with individuals and organisations, including vulnerable contributors and A-list presenters. I’m a trained photographer with a creative eye and confidence as a self-shooter. My strengths lie in editorial judgement, perceptive and warm communication, and meticulous attention to detail. I can proactively produce an unfolding story in real time and also craft the narrative in the edit. I’ve been trained by the UK broadcaster-funded Female Self-Shooter program.
I’m a trained photographer with a creative eye and confident a self- shooter. My strengths lie in my editorial judgement, my perceptive and warm nature as well as having strong attention to detail. I can proactively produce an unfolding story in real time as well as craft the narrative in the edit. I’ve been trained by the UK broadcaster funded Female Self-Shooter program.
Experience Level
Expert
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Language
English
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Hindi
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Urdu
Fluent
Work Experience
Associate Producer at Consensus Media
September 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Researched and developed storylines for the One America digital channels; cast contributors, negotiated access and liaised with crew in the US. Drafted shooting scripts and edit outlines, contributing basic edits in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Director at Spring Films
February 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Directed and self-shot this observational feature documentary India's 1st Best Trans Model Agency (NRK/DR), filmed over 7 years within the Hijra (trans) community in Delhi. Built relationships with contributors from scratch, negotiated complex access, and navigated sensitive cultural and gender dynamics. Led story development and oversaw visual style and shooting across multiple cameras, and edited the film in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Development AP at BOOM Cymru
May 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Worked with the development team to create a range of factual, format, and documentary ideas for major UK broadcasters. Researched themes, sourced contributors, created pitch decks, filmed and edited sample tapes (using Adobe Premiere Pro), and collaborated in shaping the production slate.
Shotting AP at Hardcash Productions
November 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Cancelled (Channel 4) – Contributed to the development of this Channel 4 current affairs investigation into cancel culture. Led casting and access negotiations, filmed key scenes, and recorded location sound. Drafted edit scripts, helped shape narrative arcs, and handled legal 'right to reply' procedures.
Shooting AP at Yeti TV
May 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Welsh Asians (BBC Wales) – Produced contributor briefs, developed storylines, and cast across a three-part series exploring South Asian migration into Wales. Filmed interviews and actuality, supported edit planning, and liaised with communities around topics including medicine, entrepreneurship, and culture.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
March 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal (BBC4) – Produced this presenter-led specialist factual series, conducting archive research, contributor casting, and institutional negotiations. Filmed on A7S III, supported talent on location, and managed sensitive welfare considerations.
Investigative Reporter & Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
March 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Who Represents British Muslims? (Channel 4 Dispatches) – Led investigative casting and access for this undercover investigation into British Muslim political representation. Filmed covert footage, maintained sensitive contributor relationships and contributed heavily to editorial scripting and compliance.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025Gravity and Me (BBC4) – Handled access to key locations, supported presenter Jim Al-Khalili, and shot on Canon C300. Managed logistics, contributor liaison, and scouted social media leads for a related interactive app.
Shooting AP at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Islam’s Non Believers (ITV Exposure) – Played a key role in gaining and maintaining access to vulnerable Ex-Muslim communities. Filmed observationally on Canon C100, sourced archive material, and handled legal/risk assessments.
AP at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Jihad: A Story of the Others (ITV Exposure, BAFTA-winning) – Contributed from development to delivery on this powerful, access-driven documentary. Built trust with high-risk contributors (self-described British Jihadis), gathered sensitive intel, and liaised with legal teams throughout production.
Camera Operator at V I C E News
October 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Rescuing Ex-Muslims – Shot second camera and recorded sound on this field-led doc about atheists fleeing Islamic countries. Worked in fast-paced environments capturing emotional and complex narratives.
Researcher at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Banaz: A Love Story (Emmy/RTS/Peabody-winning) – Part of a four-person core team. Conducted in-depth research, managed logistics, and formed critical links with contributors in the UK Kurdish community. Supported post-production and edit.
Camera Operator at Channel 4 News
April 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025No Go Britain – Filmed covertly and on Canon 5D, capturing transport accessibility issues for disabled people in London. Worked closely with reporters to capture authentic experiences.
Undercover Reporter at Hardcash Productions
December 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025Landlords from Hell 2 (C4 Dispatches) – Primary undercover reporter investigating rogue landlords. Covertly filmed over 10 weeks while navigating legal and safety protocols. Built trust with homeless contributors while gathering vital evidence.
Undercover Reporter at Hardcash Productions
October 1, 2010 - September 25, 2025Britain’s Secret Slaves (C4 Dispatches) – Filmed undercover in private households to document abuse of migrant domestic workers. Maintained strong, ongoing contact with contributors under high-risk conditions and managed sensitive footage responsibly.
Associate Producer at Consensus Media
September 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Researched and developed storylines for One America (Digital Channels); cast contributors; negotiated access; drafted shooting scripts and edit outlines; contributed basic edits in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Director at Spring Films
February 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025Directed and self-shot India’s 1st Best Trans Model Agency (NRK/DR); observational feature documentary filmed over 7 years in Delhi; built contributor relationships, negotiated access, oversaw visual style across multiple cameras, and edited the film in Premiere Pro.
Development AP at BOOM Cymru
May 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025Worked with development team to create a range of factual and documentary ideas; researched themes, sourced contributors, filmed and edited sample tapes, and helped shape the production slate.
Shooting Assistant Producer at Hardcash Productions
November 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Contributed to the development of Channel 4 investigative pieces; led casting and access, filmed key scenes, recorded location sound, drafted edit scripts, shaped narrative arcs, and managed right-to-reply procedures.
Shooting AP at Yeti TV
May 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025Produced contributor briefs, developed storylines, cast across a three-part series on South Asian migration; filmed interviews and actuality, supported edit planning, and liaised with communities on topics including medicine, entrepreneurship, and culture.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
March 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Produced Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal for BBC4; conducted archive research, contributor casting, and institutional negotiations; filmed on A7S III, supported talent on location, and managed welfare considerations.
Investigative Reporter & Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
March 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025Led investigative casting and access for Who Represents British Muslims? (Channel 4 Dispatches); filmed covert footage; maintained sensitive contributor relationships and contributed to editorial scripting and compliance.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
January 1, 2017 - September 25, 2025Gravity and Me for BBC4; managed access to key locations, supported presenter, shot on Canon C300, and scouted social media leads for a related interactive app.
Shooting AP at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2016 - September 25, 2025Shooting Islam’s Non Believers for ITV Exposure; gained and maintained access to Ex-Muslim communities; filmed observationally on Canon C100, sourced archive material, and managed risk assessments.
Assistant Producer at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025AP on Jihad: A Story of the Others for ITV Exposure (BAFTA-winning); contributed from development to delivery; built trust with high-risk contributors and liaised with legal teams.
Camera Operator at VICE News
October 1, 2015 - September 25, 2025Shot second camera and recorded sound on Rescuing Ex-Muslims; field-led documentary about atheists fleeing Islamic countries; worked in fast-paced environments.
Researcher at Fuuse Films
September 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025Banaz: A Love Story; part of a four-person core team; conducted in-depth research, managed logistics, and formed critical links with contributors in the UK Kurdish community; supported post-production.
Camera Operator at Channel 4 News
April 1, 2012 - September 25, 2025No Go Britain; filmed covertly on Canon 5D, capturing transport accessibility issues for disabled people in London; collaborated with reporters to capture authentic experiences.
Undercover Reporter at Hardcash Productions
December 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025Landlords from Hell 2 (C4 Dispatches); primary undercover reporter; covertly filmed over 10 weeks; built trust with homeless contributors; gathered vital evidence.
Undercover Reporter at Hardcash Productions
October 1, 2010 - September 25, 2025Britain’s Secret Slaves (C4 Dispatches); filmed undercover in private households to document abuse of migrant domestic workers; maintained ongoing contributor relationships under high-risk conditions.
Associate and Edit Producer at Consensus Media
March 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Worked on the One America (Digital channels) episode with forward planning to develop storylines, casting and negotiating access. Supported sourcing of crew and the creation of shooting scripts for crew in America.
Director at Spring Films
May 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023Self-shot and directed India’s 1st Best Trans Model Agency feature documentary (NRK/DR), exploring global modern trans rights within the Hijra community in Delhi. Filmed over 7 years, devised storylines, gained access and led a sensitive observational documentary.
Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
July 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021Worked with forward planning to develop storylines, casting and negotiating access. Supported the creation of the shooting scripts, filmed, recorded sound, assisted with edit scripts, finalised storylines and complied ‘right to replies’ for the prime-time investigation into cancel culture in the UK.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
November 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019Worked on Eugenics: Science’s Greatest Scandal (BBC 4). Produced story ideas and briefs, worked with contributors and institutions, negotiated locations. Filmed on Sony A7S III and recorded sound. Provided welfare support to contributors, presenters and logistics on shoots while carrying out background and archive research.
Investigative Reporter & Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
September 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018Who Represents British Muslims? (Channel 4; Dispatches). Primary responsibilities included casting and gaining access into hard-to-reach political communities, producing and covertly filming revealing information for the investigation.
Shooting AP at Furnace TV
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017Gravity and Me (BBC 4). Negotiated access to locations, liaised with contributors, filmed on Canon C300, recorded sound and provided support and logistics for shoots; involved in casting and talent liaison for the App, plus social media outreach for contributors.
Investigative Reporter / Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
August 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Landlords from Hell 2 (Channel 4 Dispatches). Investigated rogue landlords; primary investigative reporter filming extensively over 10 weeks with covert and traditional cameras; upheld editorial policy and legal protocols while maintaining trust with contributors.
Investigative Reporter / Shooting AP at Hardcash Productions
May 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010Britain’s Secret Slaves (Channel 4 Dispatches). Covert filming to expose abuse of international domestic workers in Britain; involved in development research and maintaining sensitive relationships with contributors.
Investigative Reporter at Hardcash Productions
August 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011Undercover investigation into landlords from Hell 2 for Channel 4 Dispatches; filmed extensively over 10 weeks; upheld editorial policy and legal protocols; built trust with contributors.
Investigative Reporter at Hardcash Productions
May 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010Undercover investigation into Britain's Secret Slaves; covert filming to expose abuse of international domestic workers in Britain; developed characters and maintained sensitive relationships.
Education
Qualifications
Female Self-Shooter program (UK)
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
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