Imran Ahmad

Latest Project

The Dead (2010)

Music for the feature film The Dead starring Rob Freeman (Saving Private Ryan, Smallville), Prince David Osei & David Dontoh. Directed by Howard & Jonathan Ford. (In post-production)

"Shot on locations in West Africa, including the Sahara desert, 'The Dead' follows an American mercenary - the sole survivor of a plane crash during an emergency evacuation, as he struggles to survive a journey across the terrains of Africa battling with the living dead. Joining forces with a local military man, desperately searching for his son amidst the chaos - they fight to survive."

The Dead will screen at the Cannes Film Festival, Frightfest and FantasticFest in 2010.

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Recently Completed Projects

To Unwill A Heart (2010)

Music for the short film To Unwill A Heart starring Rami Hilmi. Directed by Gela Jenssen. This film has been officially selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival in 2010.

"Syria, 946 A.D. After his escape from prison over allegations of deflowering the beautiful Princess Josian, the English knight Bevois of Hampton finds himself on the run from the Syrian king's henchmen as well as from a harrowing past that is catching up with him with just as unforgiving force."

The Hunter (2010)

Music for the short film The Hunter starring Daniel Ball and Caitlin Gold. Directed by Alastair Ferran.

"A dark tale, set in New York, that follows a man who has been ordained to hunt down and destroy demons that walk the earth."

The Greenwich Village Massacre (2009)

Music for the feature film The Greenwich Village Massacre starring Tony Mortimer, J.P. Turner & Catherine Eccles. Directed by Ben Fellows.

"Set entirely in the London borough of Greenwich, the film tells the story of an ordinary man who commits a series of brutal murders in one day."

Lingering (2009)

Music for the short film Lingering starring Eisha Karol. Directed by A. R. Madabushi. This film will premiere at The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square, London on 2nd April 2009.

"A short story about a Ghost who is trapped in a ritual at her parents' shrine who is finally set free through wind and water."

The Tale of Despereaux online game (2008)

Based on the feature film released by Universal Pictures in December 2008. Both the CG animated feature film and online game were produced by Framestore.

Oxfam - The Art of Giving (2008)

Music for the promotion of Oxfam Unwrapped. The Art of Giving features comedians such as Johnny Vegas, Justin Lee Collins, Jenny Eclair and Meera Syal.

In His Shoes (2008)

Music for the short film In His Shoes (UK Film Council/South West Screen) starring Shaheen Khan (Bend It Like Beckham, 2002) & Kriss Dosanjh (This Is England, 2006). Directed by Ornette Spenceley.

"A family drama which is colourful, contemporary, honest, tragic and very funny. In His Shoes takes a wry look at modern sexual identity"

Unseen (2008)

Music for the short film Unseen. Directed by Tony Cook.

"Abbey is an ordinary ten-year old girl who moves into a new house with her middle-class and seemingly happy family. However her parents' smiles hide a dark secret which often remains ignored and 'unseen' by the outside world."

Oxfam - Sisters On The Planet (2008)

Music for Oxfam short films about vulnerable communities around the world that are affected by climate change.

The films premiered on 11th June 2008 at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square, London. For more information please visit Sisters On The Planet

In November 2008, the films were viewed by US Governors including Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and also by President-elect Barack Obama at the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles. The films were shown by Oxfam America's VP for Policy and Communications (click here).

"Climate change is already having a disproportionate impact on people in developing countries, and it’s hitting women hardest. It’s not the easiest idea to understand, so to help explain we’ve made these short films about women, in both rich and poor countries, who are determined to do whatever they can to put a stop to climate change - Oxfam GB".

Imagine Festival of the Arts (2008)

Performed live at the opening of the Imagine Festival of the Arts 2008 in the London Borough of Sutton. Leading up to this event, Imran was commissioned to work in Sutton's Taking Part project which is aimed to encourage and inspire individuals to participate in the arts. Taking Part engaged 20 groups across Sutton's communities, many of whom have had little or no regular access to the arts.

Imran, along with Indian Classical singer, Chandra Chakraborty, worked with one group in a number of music sessions which concluded in a public music recital and the opening to the Imagine Festival."

Spiritual Mantra (2008)

Indian influenced grooves and beats production music album released by OPM.

The Foundation (2007)

Music for the short film The Foundation. Directed by Alastair Ferran.

"A Hero rises from an ancient secret society called The Foundation to challenge an unstoppable enemy."

Mayomi (2007)

Music and sound design for documentary Mayomi. Directed by Carol Salter. (Won Best Film at DocuWest 2009 and Muestra Internacional de Cine Documental 2009)

"Mayomi is the story of a young woman's struggle for a new life after the devastating Tsunami of 2004. After being made homeless she must care for her disabled father, her alcoholic brother and his abandoned six-year old son."

Bollywood Soundtrack (2007)

Indian cinema inspired production music album released by Noise Pump Music.

Oxfam - Ambassadors (2007)

Music for Oxfam short films featuring Oxfam Ambassadors - American actress Scarlett Johannson and Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan.

"In 2007 Scarlett Johannson travelled to Sri Lanka and India to meet young girls who have a chance to go to school against great prejudice and poverty, and she also met families affected by the Tsunami on the coastline of southern Sri Lanka."

Middle East Refashioned (2007)

Middle Eastern inspired production music album released by Noise Pump Music.