Kashaf Chaudhry Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Breakthrough (soon to be Zinc Network) is a communications agency that helps communities, brands and governments drive positive social change. I drive the development and production of all content, across all digital platforms. I've also built an industry leading team who have produced campaign content for hard to reach young audiences whether it’s an Instagram film or an interactive documentary.

London, United Kingdom

Developing and producing new series with a focus on digital distribution.

London, United Kingdom

Series editor on a major new living history show for Channel 4 and commissioned by the entertainment department. Ten celebrities travel through time to different eras of British history to live and work in immaculately created worlds. I oversaw the editorial of all six programmes, working with a large team of producer/directors, producers and researchers.

London

Troubleshooting, developing and commissioning a range of series and films from production companies and filmmakers across the globe which have been nominated for international awards. Worked across a number of series and ran a team, producing series on time and on budget. Also worked on digital strategy and promotional campaigns.- The Slum (Exec/series producer): six-part documentary series introduces the residents of Tondo - the most densely populated and least developed part of Manila… Show more Troubleshooting, developing and commissioning a range of series and films from production companies and filmmakers across the globe which have been nominated for international awards. Worked across a number of series and ran a team, producing series on time and on budget. Also worked on digital strategy and promotional campaigns.- The Slum (Exec/series producer): six-part documentary series introduces the residents of Tondo - the most densely populated and least developed part of Manila - as they strive for success against the odds.- Activate Series 1 & 2 (Commissioning/Exec & series producer): getting close up with activists from across the globe as they create change from the ground up, challenge authority, demand justice and build democracies. Developed the series as well as commissioning and series producing the show. (nominated for a One World Media award)- Soapbox Mexico (Commissioning/Exec & series producer): a seven-part series that takes viewers behind the scenes of one of Mexico's longest running and most popular telenovelas. 'What Women Don't Say' tackles various issues still taboo for many Mexicans, including domestic violence, sexual abuse and mental illness by depicting the reality of women's rights through melodrama. I was also responsible for the editorial content, digital and marketing strategy.- Wildlife Warzone (Commissioning/Exec & series producer): The six-part series takes a unique look at the issue of poaching through the eyes of trainee rangers as some leave home for the first time, enter a brutal world of military training and finally head to the frontline of Africa's Wildlife Warzone. - Kismet (Commissioning/Exec & series producer): An inspirational film that uncovers the impact of Turkish soap operas on women across the Arab world and beyond. I exec produced this film from a filmmaker in Greece. (Selected for competition at IDFA 2013) Show less

Produce/directed 2 x 60 min films for the series 'Kill It, Cut it, Eat It' presented by Julia Bradbury. Traveled the globe following animal by-products from slaughter to final product.

London, United Kingdom

Providing creative leadership and direction across a range of broadcast, new media and branded projects. Pitching for projects and then taking them form paper to completion. Worked with Nokia, Sony, EMI, Universal and many more.

Worked in the Emerging Markets team developing new channels for the Middle East and developing localisation strategies across the region. Developed high quality content which could work across new free to air channels. Also developed relationships with independent production companies across EMEA and commissioned over 50 short films for Discovery, a number of which won awards at Promax. Worked with a team and was responsible for large budgets.

London, United Kingdom

Commissioned a range of programmes and developed new ideas in particular with smaller independent production companies. Worked with production companies to develop new formats and rework existing ones. Responsible for one-offs and series with budgets of up to £1million.

Worst Jobs in History, C4 (Spire Films)Immersive history series with Tony Robinson The Real Da Vinci Code, C4 (Wildfire Productions)Two-hour feature-length documentary presented by Tony Robinson. One of the highest ever rating specialist factual programmes on C4 (4.5 million)The Peasants' Revolt, C4 (Spire Films)Two hour documentary presented by Tony Robinson.Fighter Dig Live, C5 (Mentorn)Directed VT inserts and edited packages during the live… Show more Worst Jobs in History, C4 (Spire Films)Immersive history series with Tony Robinson The Real Da Vinci Code, C4 (Wildfire Productions)Two-hour feature-length documentary presented by Tony Robinson. One of the highest ever rating specialist factual programmes on C4 (4.5 million)The Peasants' Revolt, C4 (Spire Films)Two hour documentary presented by Tony Robinson.Fighter Dig Live, C5 (Mentorn)Directed VT inserts and edited packages during the live show.Extreme Archaeology, C4 (Mentorn)Series following team of archaeologists digging in extreme conditions.Royals for Sale, C4 (Silver Apple)Road trip with Richard Bacon into a murky world of royal memorabilia.The Greatest Trip on Earth, C4 (ITN)Unique access to the Hajj. Filmed with pilgrims in Mecca. The Baby Whisperer, Discovery (Wall to Wall)The first-of-its-kind, hands-on parenting show. One Hit Wonderland, Discovery (Wall to Wall)Authored journey with writer/presenter Tony Hawks.Muslims in America, Discovery (Wall to Wall)One of the first documentaries produced post 9-11.Eurocops,Discovery (Wall to Wall)Director on two-hour documentary following the police in Moscow, Glasgow and Helsinki.Series for Discovery (Wall to Wall)Junk to Funk and Amazing Conversions - DIY/makeover shows; Building the Best, series on landmark buildings and Off the Rails, a series on preserved railways. Show less

Leadership In Television

Pgdip Broadcast Journalism

Diploma In Law

Ba(Hons)

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