| Aqeel Ahmed | |
| Birth Name: | Aqeel Ahmed |
| Othername: | M Aqeel Ahmed |
| Birth Date: | df=yes 1987, mf=yes |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Nationality: | English |
| Occupation: | Film Director, Screenwriter & Film Producer |
| Awards: | UH Animation Expose for "Best Comedic Film" 2008 Alienated Virgin Media Shorts "Finalist" 2008 Alienated |
Aqeel Ahmed[1] (born 14 July 1987), also known by his birthname Mohammed Aqeel Ahmed or M Aqeel Ahmed, is a British film writer and director, as well as founder of his own creative, film & video production company, Ahmco.[2] He is known for his comic short films and animations, usually highlighting social problems and situations. His student short film, Alienated (2008), a visual-effects film about an alien trying to be accepted on Earth, was shortlisted for the Virgin Media Shorts Festival 2008,[3] and is up for awards.[4]
In 2009, Ahmed completed a 15-minute short film entitled Shattered Pieces, about a man waking up to find London destroyed. It was shown in film festivals domestically as well as internationally.[5] In 2010, he uploaded a remastered version of the film (with new colour grading and visual effects) to the popular video sharing site, YouTube[6]
In September 2011, Ahmed announced on Twitter that he was planning to set up a new production company called Ahmco. Later, a Twitter account[7] and Facebook page[8] emerged, revealing that the company will offer creative services with, the not surprising, speciality in film and video. Ahmco will also serve as a film production company, producing Ahmed's future film projects. The first announced "in-house" production is currently titled AndiRoid.[9]