Arshad Khan
Title
Executive Director
Company
Gray Matter Productions
Country (Address)
Canada
Biography
Khan is an award-winning producer based in Montreal, celebrated for his contributions to independent cinema. His acclaimed film ABU (Father) has garnered 17 international awards, cementing his reputation as a creative force in the industry. Over the past 15 years, Khan has produced an array of shorts and feature films, showcasing his versatility and commitment to compelling storytelling.
Currently, he is developing three feature projects with the support of Telefilm Canada and SODEC. In addition, Khan is venturing into television, working on his first comedy series, which was selected for the prestigious Reelworld Film Festival’s E20 Emerging Writers Lab.
Khan’s expertise and perspective have been sought after on various juries, including the Canadian Screen Awards, the Directors Guild of Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts. His recent credits include serving as an associate producer on Queen of My Dreams by Fawzia Mirza and completing work on The Prophet of Ecstasy, a multi-part documentary film about the drug MDMA.
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SCRIPTED TELEVISION | FEATURE FILMS
I am interested in intersectional cinema and television series. I would like to meet folks who are producing content that makes inclusivity a priority and sees the world as a mosaic of storytelling rather than a monolith. Ideally looking for financing and funding partners who are interested in multi-lingual cinema and more particularly Asian stories in the global North. I am bringing a feature and a series in development to Australia.
Currently, he is developing three feature projects with the support of Telefilm Canada and SODEC. In addition, Khan is venturing into television, working on his first comedy series, which was selected for the prestigious Reelworld Film Festival’s E20 Emerging Writers Lab.
Khan’s expertise and perspective have been sought after on various juries, including the Canadian Screen Awards, the Directors Guild of Canada, and the Canada Council for the Arts. His recent credits include serving as an associate producer on Queen of My Dreams by Fawzia Mirza and completing work on The Prophet of Ecstasy, a multi-part documentary film about the drug MDMA.
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SCRIPTED TELEVISION | FEATURE FILMS
I am interested in intersectional cinema and television series. I would like to meet folks who are producing content that makes inclusivity a priority and sees the world as a mosaic of storytelling rather than a monolith. Ideally looking for financing and funding partners who are interested in multi-lingual cinema and more particularly Asian stories in the global North. I am bringing a feature and a series in development to Australia.
Speaking At
Gray Matter Productions was founded in 2004 to bring Khan's creative vision to life through filmmaking and artistic projects. Over the years, the company has evolved into a dynamic production house dedicated to crafting compelling stories, with a focus on amplifying underrepresented voices long before it became a mainstream priority.
Gray Matter Productions gained international acclaim with the award-winning film ABU (Father), which received 17 international awards and showcased the company’s commitment to powerful, resonant storytelling. Specializing in both short and long-form content for film and television, the company continues to push creative boundaries.
Currently, Gray Matter Productions is developing three narrative feature films, a documentary feature, and its first comedy series. These projects are supported by esteemed organizations including Telefilm Canada, SODEC, and the Canada Council for the Arts, reflecting the company’s ability to blend artistic integrity with industry partnerships.
Gray Matter Productions gained international acclaim with the award-winning film ABU (Father), which received 17 international awards and showcased the company’s commitment to powerful, resonant storytelling. Specializing in both short and long-form content for film and television, the company continues to push creative boundaries.
Currently, Gray Matter Productions is developing three narrative feature films, a documentary feature, and its first comedy series. These projects are supported by esteemed organizations including Telefilm Canada, SODEC, and the Canada Council for the Arts, reflecting the company’s ability to blend artistic integrity with industry partnerships.
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