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About Film Hackathon

Film Hackathon is an intensive filmmaking internship programme designed for emerging filmmakers who want hands-on, real-world experience rather than academic theory.

  • Training period followed by participation in a feature-film production
  • Mentorship and structured on-set experience
Film Hackathon
Our Team

Munsur Ali

Founder

Munsur founded Film Hackathon out of a passion for independent film and community access to the arts. A filmmaker, studio owner, and cultural sector professional of over 20 years, he is an elected member of the City of London Corporation and a board member of the Barbican and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Jan Bros

Director

Jan is a London-based regeneration professional with a track record of partnership delivery across the capital. Her work spans the Concordia Partnership, Tower Hamlets’ third sector commissioning, and the e3 Partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

Novera Rahman

Project Lead

Novera is a creative producer and development executive working across film, television, and digital content. With experience spanning international co-productions, feature development, and large-scale animation slates, her work focuses on culturally grounded storytelling, strategic development, and building sustainable creative ecosystems across global markets.

Richard Van Gramberg

Programme Head

Richard is a writer and filmmaker, as well as the Head of Operations for the Limelight Film Awards. He has led film training programmes in London focused on storytelling and socially engaged filmmaking.

Shanaab Alam

Advisor

Shahnaab is an acclaimed independent movie producer best known for his work on films including Dhoom, Dhoom 2, Kabul Express, and The Lunchbox. His projects have been selected at the Cannes Film Festival.

Theodore Lamarche

Admininstrator

Theodore supports Film Hackathon operations and administration, helping coordinate programme delivery, communications, and participant engagement across the organisation.