Kamran Qureshi
British filmmaker
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Kamran Qureshi (born 3 October 1975) is a filmmaker, known for his films, TV shows and drama series on women, children, and intersex issues. His 2023 family romantic-drama feature film, Only Love Matters, is the first film about intersex people set in the UK.
Kamran Qureshi | |
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Qureshi in June 2009 | |
| Born | 3 October 1975 (age 50) |
| Other names | Cameron, Cam, Kam |
| Education | MA, MBA, PhD |
| Alma mater | National Film and Television School London Film School London Film Academy |
| Occupations | Filmmaker & TV Director, producer, and academic |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Known for | Ariel Mothers |
| Notable work | Nestlé Nido Young Stars and Riyasat |
| Spouse | Iram Qureshi (m. 2002-present)[1] |
| Children | Hareem Qureshi, Huda Qureshi, Michelle Qureshi |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Only love matters : a creative, critical exploration of intersex characters in English language films (2022) |
Academic advisors | Richard J. Hand, Eylem Atakav |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Film and TV production |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Kamran Qureshi was born on 3 October 1975.[2]
He has attended the National Film and Television School, London Film School, and London Film Academy, earning an MA, MBA, and PhD.[citation needed]
Career
Film
Qureshi started as digital video effects designer for TV channels and advertising agencies in 1992 and later joined a television production house Telewise in 1995 as an editor and director. His journey into direction with branded programmes: Fanta Candid Camera, Allen Soothers Boom Bastic, Teleworld's Thrill Seekers, Cheer Up, Voyage of Discovery branded TV transmission sponsored by John Player Gold Leaf, Har Dam Tayyar on Military Forces by Embassy, and Ariel Mothers, sponsored by Procter and Gamble.[4]
Qureshi directed branded TV shows, drama serials, documentaries and films. He made his first telefilm on intersex[5] titled Murad (Desire),[6] which brought him first award for Best Director and Best telefilm at the 2003 Indus Telefilm Festival. Then he directed a 13-part TV films series, Maa Aur Mamta' (Motherhood), which won seven awards at the Indus Drama Awards 2005. In 2004, he directed his first drama serial "Moorat",[7] for 7th Sky Entertainment.
His 2023 family romantic-drama feature film Only Love Matters is the first film in cinema history on the topic of intersex people set in the UK.[5]
Academia
Qureshi is a media and gender studies researcher and has taught at the University of East Anglia (2019-2022), and at Solent University. He works as a peer reviewer for Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.[8]
Selected filmography
- Only Love Matters (2023)
- Choti Si Kahani (Sunsilk and Fair & Lovely) - Brand endorsement TV serial
- Moorat
- Riyasat, a.k.a. Kingdom of Hearts
- Manzil, a.k.a. Her Lost Destination[9]
- Makan a.k.a. Home a Heaven[10]
- Sarkar Sahab a.k.a. Evicted Lord
- Ishq Ki Inteha Aka Unbounded Love
- Ariel Mothers a.k.a. Ariel Maa - Talk Show
- Pepsi Top of the Pops - Music Charts
- Wall's Paddle Pop Kids Club - Kids Show
- Murad
- Meharun Nisa
Awards and nominations
| Year | Title | Events | Nominations | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Only Love Matters | New York Movie Awards, Hollywood Gold Awards, Paris Film Awards, Rome International Movie Awards, Berlin Indie Film Festival, Montreal Independent Film Festival, Toronto International Women Film Festival, LA Independent Women Film Awards, Engagement Award of the University of East Anglia | 18 | 32 |
| 2012 | Choti Si Kahani | Pakistan Media Awards | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 | Ishq Ki Inteha | 9th Lux Style Awards[11] | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Sarkar Sahab | 8th Lux Style Awards | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | Makan | 6th Lux Style Awards | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | Riyasat | 5th Lux Style Awards[12] | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 | Moorat | 4th Lux Style Awards | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | Maa aur Mamta | 1st Indus Drama Awards | 11 | 7 |
| 2003 | Murad | Indus Telefilm Festival | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | Ariel Mothers | PTV Award | 0 | 1 |
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Only Love Matters | University of East Anglia | UAE Engagement Award (special recognition) | Won |
| 2022 | Only Love Matters | University of East Anglia | Innovation & Impact Awards | Finalist |
| 2021 | Only Love Matters | Top Indie Film Awards Tokyo | Best Original Idea | Won |
| 2021 | Only Love Matters | Vancouver International Film Awards | Best First Time Director | Won |
| 2021 | Only Love Matters | Paris Film Awards | Best Director (Honourable Mention) | Won |
| 2021 | Only Love Matters | Hollywood Gold Awards | Best Director Feature Film | Won |
| 2021 | Only Love Matters | Berlin Indie Film Festival | Best Director Feature Film | Won |
| 2012 | Choti Si Kahani | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Director Drama Series | Nominee |
| 2010 | Ishq Ki Inteha | Lux Style Awards | Best Producer Drama Serial | Nominee |
| 2009 | Sar Kar Sahab | Lux Style Awards | Best Director Drama Serial | Nominee |
| 2007 | Makan | Lux Style Awards | Best Director Drama Serial | Nominee |
| 2006 | Riayasat | Lux Style Awards | Best Serial Satellite Award | Won |
| 2006 | Riayasat | Lux Style Awards | Best Director Drama Serial | Nominee |
| 2005 | Moorat | Lux Style Awards | Best Director Drama Serial | Nominee |
| 2005 | Maa aur Mamta | Indus Drama Awards | Best Drama Series Award | Won |
| 2003 | Murad | Indus Telefilm Festival | Best Telefilm Award | Won |