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Overview
Work History
Education
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Selected Achievements
Accomplishments
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Iqbal Chowdhury

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Busan International Film Festival New Currents Award (2023) winner, director-writer-producer with over eight years of experience in film, video production, and cross-platform content creation. Proven expertise in managing video and photography productions, supervising large-scale activations, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in managing crews, production budgets, equipment rentals, and content workflows. Resilient, hyper-collaborative, and adaptable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Producer / Director

Independent Producer / Director
Toronto, Canada
02.2018 - Current
  • Directed and produced award-winning feature films, documentaries, and cross-platform video content for film festivals and digital distribution.
  • Managed full-cycle productions from pre-production to post, including international coordination, crew hiring, scheduling, contract negotiation, and equipment rentals.
  • Created detailed call sheets, production schedules, and workflow documentation for multiple fast-paced projects.
  • Oversaw content capture strategies for live events, red carpets, and interviews; managed day-of production logistics and crew supervision.
  • Maintained a roster of freelance professionals and negotiated rates and deliverables for various projects.
  • Directed high-profile productions featuring notable talent, ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to brand standards.
  • Supervised production budgets and tracked financial transactions for large-scale projects.

Reporter (Freelance)

New Canadian Media
Toronto, Canada
04.2020 - 12.2024
  • Published nationally recognized multimedia journalism with a focus on immigrant experiences.

Showrunner / Producer

Scarborough Folk Fest
Toronto, Canada
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Led the audiovisual production for a multicultural, live-streamed festival event.
  • Coordinated technical packages including captions, graphics, and live audio mixing.
  • Hired, onboarded, and managed freelance crews, ensuring seamless execution and content delivery.
  • Drafted and supervised project workbacks, clarifying scope, resources, and production needs with stakeholders.

Creative Producer

ION TV
London, UK
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Produced current affairs shows, promos, and event coverage targeting diverse audiences.
  • Managed small-scale video crews, scheduling, and equipment rentals for studio and field shoots.

Education

M.A. - Cinema & Media Studies

York University
Toronto

Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Television & Film

Centennial College
Toronto

Skills

  • Video & Photography Production Management
  • Crew Hiring & Onboarding
  • Project Scheduling & Call Sheet Creation
  • Budget Management & Financial Tracking (Netsuite familiarity)
  • Vendor & Contractor Negotiation
  • Equipment Rental Coordination
  • Festival & Event Content Capture
  • Production Workbacks & Workflow Documentation
  • Field Directing & Live Event Supervision
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Pre-production to Post-production Oversight
  • Project Management Tools (Trello, Google Workspace)
  • Union Compliance & Talent Coordination

Selected Achievements

  • New Currents Award Winner, Busan International Film Festival 2023 for The Wrestler (Boli), also Bangladesh's official Oscar submission for 2024.
  • Covered TIFF as a journalist for two years.
  • Successfully managed union-compliant productions in Canada and abroad.
  • Delivered high-profile festival and event productions featuring diverse and international talent.

Accomplishments

  • New Currents Award(2023) Busan International Film Festival.

Timeline

Showrunner / Producer

Scarborough Folk Fest
03.2022 - 07.2022

Reporter (Freelance)

New Canadian Media
04.2020 - 12.2024

Independent Producer / Director

Independent Producer / Director
02.2018 - Current

Creative Producer

ION TV
06.2017 - 01.2018

M.A. - Cinema & Media Studies

York University

Postgraduate Certificate - Advanced Television & Film

Centennial College

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