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Multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director developing original short films, children’s entertainment, and digital-first video content from concept to final delivery. Skilled in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and AI-assisted workflows. Known for leading collaborators, managing schedules, and translating ambitious creative ideas into clear, audience-focused stories with consistent character and visual direction across episodes and platforms.…Multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director developing original short films, children’s entertainment, and digital-first video content from concept to final delivery. Skilled in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and AI-assisted workflows. Known for leading collaborators, managing schedules, and translating ambitious creative ideas into clear, audience-focused stories with consistent character and visual direction across episodes and platforms.

Ahmed Khan

Film Director, Film Producer, Creative Director, +3

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Multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director developing original short films, children’s entertainment, and digital-first video content from concept to final delivery. Skilled in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and AI-assisted workflows. Known for leading collaborators, managing schedules, and translating ambitious creative ideas into clear, audience-focused stories with consistent character and visual direction across episodes and platforms.…Multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director developing original short films, children’s entertainment, and digital-first video content from concept to final delivery. Skilled in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and AI-assisted workflows. Known for leading collaborators, managing schedules, and translating ambitious creative ideas into clear, audience-focused stories with consistent character and visual direction across episodes and platforms.

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Multidisciplinary filmmaker and creative director developing original short films, children’s entertainment, and digital-first video content from concept to final delivery. Skilled in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, and AI-assisted workflows.

Known for leading collaborators, managing schedules, and translating ambitious creative ideas into clear, audience-focused stories with consistent character and visual direction across episodes and platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Urdu

Advanced

Arabic

Beginner

Work Experience

Creator, Producer & Director at Hop and Pop Adventures (Children’s Digital Series)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Created and developed an original children’s adventure series centred on Hop and Pop, combining narrative storytelling, music, humour and interactive audience participation. Lead episode development from concept and script through storyboards, scene direction, voice performance, animation prompts, editing and platform-ready delivery. Built consistent 2D visual identity and repeatable character guidelines across episodes and promotional assets. Adapt content for YouTube, YouTube Shorts and TikTok including titles, descriptions, thumbnails and audience-focused packaging.

Founder & Creative Director at Awayken Studios (London / Remote)

January 1, 2026 - Present

Develop original film, animation and short-form concepts, defining story, visual direction, tone and production approach from initial idea to final edit. Write scripts, treatments, scene breakdowns, shot lists and detailed visual prompts for production. Oversee end-to-end content production including coordination of image generation, animation, voice, music, sound design, editing and publishing workflows. Use AI-assisted creative tools (OpenArt, Kling, ElevenLabs, CapCut) to prototype and produce cinematic content efficiently while maintaining story and character consistency.

Creator, Producer & Director at Hop and Pop Adventures

January 1, 2026 - Present

Created and developed an original children’s adventure YouTube/TikTok series around Hop and Pop. Lead episode development from concept and script through storyboards, scene direction, voice performance, animation prompts, editing and platform-ready delivery. Maintain a consistent 2D visual identity with repeatable character guidelines across episodes, promotional artwork, thumbnails and channel branding. Adapt packaging for YouTube, YouTube Shorts and TikTok (titles, descriptions, thumbnails) and design stories with educational themes and positive messages.

Founder & Creative Director at Awayken Studios

January 1, 2026 - Present

Develop original film, animation and short-form concepts from idea to final edit. Write scripts, treatments, scene breakdowns, shot lists and detailed visual prompts; oversee character design, image generation, animation, voice, music, sound design, editing and publishing workflows. Use AI-assisted production tools (e.g., OpenArt, Kling, ElevenLabs, CapCut) to prototype and produce cinematic content while maintaining story and character consistency. Coordinate end-to-end content production across distributed collaborators and ensure platform-ready delivery.

Camera Assistant at The One — Short Film

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Captured planned shots using DSLR along with tripod/dolly setups while supporting camera preparation, equipment handling and efficient resets. Worked with director, lighting and sound teams to maintain visual continuity and deliver production-ready footage for post-production.

Producer, Director & Writer at Lights Out — Short Film

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Produced a zero-budget short film using film-school resources. Wrote the screenplay, treatment and shot list; coordinated auditions, cast selection, rehearsals and actor schedules. Provided on-set direction including work with a child actor, and collaborated with camera, lighting and sound teams. Managed footage organisation and capture through post-production.

English Teacher at Ministry of Education

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

English Teacher at Ministry of Education, UAE

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021

Taught English as part of the Ministry of Education programme (education-focused professional experience).

English Lecturer at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

English Lecturer at King Khalid University

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

Delivered English instruction and lecturing within a university setting.

Actor at The Big Red Button

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Prepared scripts and explored character motivations to strengthen performance during rehearsals. Collaborated with cast members to refine scene execution and received an IMDb acting credit.

Conflict Analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), London

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Conflict Analyst at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Worked as a Conflict Analyst supporting professional services responsibilities at PwC.

Project Manager at People Insight, London

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Project Manager at People Insight

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Managed projects and delivery within a consulting/insight environment.