Faris Kermani

Faris Kermani
BornJuly 1963 (age 61)
Harlow, Essex, England
OccupationFilm director

Faris Kermani is an English film director of Pakistani descent. A graduate from the London Film School, his work consists primarily of documentaries but also includes drama series, and fiction films.[1] Many of his programmes focus on South Asian politics and the Muslim world.[2][3]

He has produced programmes for the BBC and Channel 4 as well as Pakistani channels. Releases include: The Life of Muhammad (BBC), Seven Wonders of the Muslim World, Karbala: City of Martyrs and Karachi Kops (all for Channel 4).

He now heads his own production company based in London, Crescent Films.[4]

  1. ^ "Faris Kermani's exclusive interview with SHAFAQNA – Britain's acclaimed filmmaker tells his story". February 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Husain, Irfan (July 29, 2009). "The Muslim matchmakers of Birmingham". DAWN.COM.
  3. ^ "Journeys of faith to the centre of the Islamic world". www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Crescent Films: A British TV Production Company". www.crescentfilms.co.uk.