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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
  • Collaborative, industry-style working environment
Film Hackathon
Our Team

Munsur Ali

Founder

Munsur is the founder of ‘Film Hackathon,’ a project he feels passionately about as a film maker, studio owner and someone who has been active in the cultural sector for over twenty years. He is an elected member at the historic City of London Corporation, board member of the Barbican and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Jan Bros

Director

Jan Bros, the Director is a London-based regeneration professional responsible for partnership development and delivery across the capital including the Concordia Partnership (Transition Fund for the Cabinet Office), TH3 Consortium (Tower Hamlets third sector commissioning initiative), Woodberry Down (regeneration with Genesis, Hackney Homes and Berkeley Homes) and the e3 Partnership working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (language and digital skills achievement). She works closely with local CVSO and social enterprise networks across Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Redbridge and Tower Hamlets. Jan likes disruptive technology, Ghost Jazz Books and BCUC.

Abrar Athar

Project Lead

Abrar Athar is a filmmaker and creative director with a background in advertising and narrative storytelling. His work is character-led, emotionally grounded, and often laced with sharp humour. Based between the UK and South Asia, he is currently developing original independent film projects and collaborating with production companies internationally.

Richard Van Gramberg

Programme Head

Richard is a writer and film maker, as well as the Head of Operations for the Limelight Film Awards. he has headed on film tarining programmes in London with topics and films made on social topics.

Shanaab Alam

Advisor

Shahnaab is an acclaimed independent movie producer. From journalist to producer, he is best known for his works in Yash Raj Films’ Dhoom, Dhoom 2 and Kaabul Express. He was the Commissioning Producer and produced 6 films including The Lunchbox. His movies have been selected at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.