*thank goodness for social network…oh and emailing*
So anyway… I won’t go on with myself anymore.
Here is the interview with the founder of IR media. Islah Abdur Rahman!
Enjoy!
My first question, is on studies! What did you study at
school,college and university?
In school I studied Business, ICT and History, then once I got to sixth form I
discovered and studied Media Studies BTEC, I then did my A levels in Media,
English Language and ICT and finally in university I studied Media &
Cultural Studies with Television and New Media Broadcasting.
When was IR media founded?
It was officially founded around
March in 2011!
Was there a different career path you wanted to pursue when you
were a Younger? Or has it always been Media related?
My imagination was out of the box even from a young age, I even wanted to be Superman at one point because I didn’t want to let limits stop me from being able to fly!
My career ideas always changed as I grew up because of life
experiences but I finally decided after I discovered Media that it was what I
wanted to pursue.
What inspired you to become a director and an actor? Perhaps there was someone in particular that encouraged or inspired you?
This is a really good
question. In a weird way me being a
director gradually just started happening until I realised that I became one! When
I decided to take it seriously, that’s when I looked to other directors, films
and TV shows for inspiration. It was through my successes also that my peers
encouraged me to continue.
But I always say don’t pay too
much attention to others with the same craft because then you lose sight of
yourself and what makes you unique.
However, Acting was something
I thought I’d try out a few years later. I did drama in school and I could
always act but never did anything serious. It’s a good way of understanding
both sides of the camera.
Actors
that inspire me are Will Smith, Tom Hardy, Robert Downy Junior, Leonardo
Dicaprio, Heath Ledger, and so many more! I love actors who can play a role
well and be diverse.
You’ve done a lot of projects over the past two years…which
project(s) would you say was the most successful out of everything you've done
so far?
A viral comedy series called “Mandem On The Wall” which I created and directed.
It elevated on to E4 and the cast were featured in a show called “Youngers”.
*available on YouTube click to
watch > MandemOnTheWall*
In terms of my acting career, it would be co-starring in a movie
called ‘Jayden’ by Bend It Like Beckham’s Ameet Chana. Kulvinder Ghir from ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ played my characters’
father, Antony Costa from ‘Blue’ was also in the movie along with so many
other talented actors and actresses.
What's the best thing about doing what you do?
The end result!
The
feeling of seeing what you worked so hard to create be appreciated by
supporters and inspire them.
What do you
have planned for yourself and IR Medias future?
Much more filmwork for IR
Media... I’m in talks of certain
projects as I speak but I’m not allowed to reveal anything just yet. In terms
of myself I’d like to carry on bettering my craft, inspiring others and making
a positive change in the world we live in.
What advice would you give to aspiring directors/actors?
What advice would you give to aspiring directors/actors?
This question would make me passionate and it would end up being an essay, but
I think the main thing is to believe in yourself, dream big, aim high, stay
motivated and inspired, work extremely hard and NEVER give up.Great advice! My next question is…have your family members always encouraged/supported you?
You’ve worked with a lot of well-known individuals, out of all them…who would you say you enjoyed working with the most?
I loved working with Ameet
Chana, he was very professional and inspirational to me. Up to today he still
keeps me under his wing and I learn a lot from him.
Final question, how would you promote IR media to those reading
this post?
“There’s more to IR Media that meets the HDMI so check out the website, don’t
be shy!” I
literally just made that up right now. I’m Going to regret it later.
Previous
clients include: Jay Sean (Artist),BBC Asian Network,Universal,Channel 4,Twist
and Pulse (Britain’s Got Talent),“Jayden” (feature film), Ameet Chana (Bend It
Like Beckham, Eastenders, Jab Tak Hai Jaan), Maxi Priest (Artist), Vanity
Magazine, Gina B Beauty Accademy (Celebrity MUA), Raxstar (Artist),asian Music
Awards…And many more!
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/IRmedia
Contact: info@IRmedia.net
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