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Take-Awasian

Two friends run an Indo-Chinese takeaway whilst chasing a dream in the entertainment industry but hiding it from their parents!

  • Islah Abdur-Rahman
    Director
    Corner Shop Show, Mandem On The Wall, The Halalians, If Only
  • Islah Abdur-Rahman
    Writer
    Corner Shop Show, The Halalians, If Only
  • Robert Hoang
    Writer
  • Islah Abdur-Rahman
    Producer
  • Islah Abdur-Rahman
    Key Cast
    "Zain"
    Man Like Mobeen, Alma's Not Normal, Mood, Make Me Famous, Too Close
  • Michael Truong
    Key Cast
    "David"
  • Lucy Ardern
    Key Cast
    "Sarah"
    Game of Thrones, Ten Percent, Hanna, Endeavour, Doctors
  • Samantha Clinch
    Key Cast
    Harry Potter, MsMojo, Vulture, London O'Clock
  • Romo Sikdar
    Key Cast
    "Bablu"
    Eastenders
  • Christopher Sherwood
    Key Cast
    "Jake"
    Eastenders, Your Christmas or Mine 2, The Lost
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    24 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    200 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Launch Screening
    London
    United Kingdom
    February 3, 2024
    3rd Febuary 2024
Director Biography - Islah Abdur-Rahman

Winner of 'Best Channel' at the Asian Media Awards 2019, Islah Abdur-Rahman started his career by directing viral hits 'Mandem On The Wall', 'Corner Shop Show' and 'The Halalians'. All of which elevated from YouTube to TV. Islah's directing talents took him to direct a short film for the NHS and his newest projects 'Take-Awasian' and 'If Only'.

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Director Statement

I grew up with so much South and East Asian influence around me and my family is a mix of both too. But one thing I always noticed was the lack of, if not any, British Bangladeshi and Chinese representation. I wanted to change that whilst tackling issues our communities face through the lens of comedy.