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Gazelle Media

about us

Gazelle Media was set up in 2007 to explore opportunities in broadcast convergence and global content production.
Before Gazelle, many of us started out and trained at the BBC, going on to win awards and work for other broadcasters, such as Channel 4, Discovery, Apple and the History Channel.
We have a detailed understanding of Arts, Religion, History, Culture, Music and have worked on lifestyle magazine formats, long form documentary, observational documentary, and current affairs.

We have a close team of producers, directors, editors, designers, and developers and managers, who all work together to make sure our clients get the best product and service. We confidently work across many platforms – television, radio, web, and film.

Take a look at our team profiles to see the wealth of experience we have and the projects we’ve worked on.

Navid Akhtar

Navid Akhtar is an award winning Broadcast Journalist whose work has explored the British Muslim experience. He began his career at the BBC, on Video Nation and then went on to work for four years at the History Unit, on series such as Reputations and Decisive Weapons. In 2000 he was appointed the development producer of the BBC's acclaimed Islam UK Season, and was specialist adviser to BBC Radio 5, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In 2003 he was a producer on Channel 4's Hajj: Trip of a Lifetime, and has received awards from the Prix Europa and Sanford St Martins Trust, for his radio programmes. Recent television work includes presenting Who Wants to be a Mullah? (BBC2), Young Angry and Muslim (Channel 4) and development Producer, on "The Retreat", (BBC2).

Over the last year Navid has presented two programmes for Radio 4 "I am a Muslim Get Me Out of Here", and "Nusrat was my Elvis". This year he has also worked on Radio 4's Uncovering Pakistan Season and Asian Network documentary "A Dutiful Child".

Aside from his broadcast work, he has produced programmes for the Foreign and Commonwealth office, and advised the CRE and British Council on Muslim issues. He has lectured on both Media and Muslim issues in Berlin, Warsaw, and Copenhagen.

Previous Projects:

Nusrat was my Elvis

A look at the musician's work and influences to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death.

I'm a Muslim Get Me Out Of Here

For nearly two million Muslims living in Britain, the legacy of the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks has been one of continuing public suspicion and distrust. The intense media spotlight has led many to question whether their future here is secure, even those who have professional jobs and previously felt well integrated.

Navid Akhtar meets such families who are contemplating leaving the UK, and visits others who have already left for greener Islamic pastures abroad.

A Dutiful Child
Policing the Landlords
Uncovering Pakistan: The Britistanis

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muslimcafe.tv

muslimcafe.tv is a web based television programme that highlights the real debates that take place in and around the Muslim community. muslimcafe.tv goes beyond the headlines news to bring more depth and real perspective to the issues of our day – how they affect the lives of Muslims, and the societies they live in, what can be done, and how to have your say on issues that concern you.

firstnovel.tv

New writers under the spotlight – what inspires them and what stories are they telling? This innovative website explore and showcases the writers of the future.

Welsh Power Ltd.

Welsh Power is one of the most successful independent energy providers in the UK and we covered the launch of its new £400 million power station in Wales.

Art of Integration

Acclaimed photographer Peter Sanders launches his exhibition – The Art of Integration – in London, following its world tour.

Aziz Ibrahim

Renowned Musician Jazz guitarist Ibrahim, formerly of the Stone Roses, is filmed live.

Sami Yusuf

We followed Iranian singer Sami Yusuf at his charity concert in aid of the crisis in Darfur. Thousands of fans attended the concert at Wembley Arena and raised £2m

Nusrat was my Elvis

A look at the musician's work and influences to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death.

I'm a Muslim Get Me Out Of Here

For nearly two million Muslims living in Britain, the legacy of the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks has been one of continuing public suspicion and distrust. The intense media spotlight has led many to question whether their future here is secure, even those who have professional jobs and previously felt well integrated.

Navid Akhtar meets such families who are contemplating leaving the UK, and visits others who have already left for greener Islamic pastures abroad.

Adam Williamson

Launch film for the sacred artist Adam Williamson as he launches his 2008 exhibition in London.

X - TV - Colour TV

A specialist hip, edgy, arts and entertainment programme developed for the North American market. Available as 52 completed episodes of half hour programmes featuring artists as diverse as Talvin Singh, Cornershop, Blackalicious, Burning Spear and Buju Banton.

A Dutiful Child

Veeno Dewan

Trained and worked at BBC television for 9 years, with credits under his belt including Director on the award-winning BBC Motoring series, Top Gear and in the BBC Multicultural Programmes Department. Following that, Veeno headed across the Atlantic to work in Canada and the USA producer and Director for Television documentaries for the Discovery and History Channels both the US and Canada. He also ran his own TV production company producing award winning arts and entertainments series for Canadian television as well as notable long form documentaries.

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X - TV - Colour TV

A specialist hip, edgy, arts and entertainment programme developed for the North American market. Available as 52 completed episodes of half hour programmes featuring artists as diverse as Talvin Singh, Cornershop, Blackalicious, Burning Spear and Buju Banton.

Tahir Bunamay

Zanzibar born graphics designer graduate who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Gazelle Media.

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Harry Syed

Harry is our senior editor. He has worked for a number of high profile clients and is also a talented director.

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Syed Abedi

With a degree in marketing from Brunel University, he brings his considerable skills to Gazelle Media to generate new business.

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Usman Tufail

Trained at the S.A.E. Institute London in the field of Multimedia Art and Film, Usman is a talented cameraman, editor and graphics designer who works on a wide range of projects.

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Sameena Misbah

Sameena is Gazelle's Office Manager and ensures all productions run smoothly and successfully.

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