Oz Thakkar

The purpose of this film was to demonstrate that the drivers who work with Uber love the empowering freedom and flexibility Uber gives them to be able to fit their work into their busy lives. Further, to show that Uber is a good employer which inspires loyalty in its partners through this flexibility and through the many benefits on offer.

We wanted the film to inspire warmth and empathy in our audience as they connect with Adeyinka’s story and relate to the challenges he faces in juggling his work, family, obligations and passion and points, as well as satisfaction and positivity as they see how his work with Uber enables him to do this.

This film was used as part of a social media campaign for Uber and the Times called “Driving My Life”

Directed by James Waterhouse
Co-directed by Oz Thakkar
Produced by Crooked House Films

"Street Sound and Style" is a four part documentary series that traces the journey of how music and street style subcultures have changed the face of pop culture forever, utilising i-D's unique position at the forefront of British style culture to bring authenticity and authority to this retrospective.

Directed by Ewen Spencer
Written by CliveMartin
Produced by OzThakkar

Director of Photography - Robin Horn
Executive Producers - Olivia Gideon Thompson & Ravi Amaratunga
Series Producer - Oz Thakkar 

As a Formula One fan, there’s been nothing more rewarding than my small contributions to SENNA. While in-house at Working Title Films, I was fortunate enough to join regular screenings of the film as it worked it’s way down from a 5 hour edit to the final film – proving notes to the producer of the course of the edit.

Ayrton Senna’s remarkable story, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of SENNA, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend’s years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later. Far more than a film for F1 fans, SENNA unfolds a remarkable story in a remarkable manner, eschewing many standard documentary techniques in favour of a more cinematic approach that makes full use of astounding footage, much of which is drawn from F1 archives and is previously unseen.

Influencers test their friendship for Sky Entertainment.

Directed by Oz Thakkar
Production by After Party Studios

Experience inner calm & deep silence, effortlessly.

While also working as an independent producer, I was the digital producer for Al Jazeera English’s weekly media critique and analysis show, the Listening Post. We took a deep dive into global news stories, and how the media report them. This included working across topics like Wikileaks, Edward Snowden leaks, Egypt and the Arab Spring. I created content for online, and primarily assisted with edits and research. One highlight included filming Julian Assange inside the Ecuadorian Embassy one week prior to the Edward Snowden leaks.

DIGITAL PRODUCER (2013-2014)

Asttina Mandella, Munroe Bergdorf & Mista Strange open up on Capital XTRA: Connected

I teamed up with giffgaff and Capital XTRA to turn to the conversations that are being held within the LGBTQ+ community.

Capital XTRA's Toni Phillips sits down with RuPaul's Drag Race star Asttina Mandella, model and activist Munroe Bergdorf and rapper Mista Strange to talk about the importance of communication as queer people.

Check out the full interview below as these icons talk candidly about representation in music, being proud of who you are and more.

Produced & Directed by Oz Thakkar

AJ Odudu Has A Proper Chat With Lawrence Chaney and Baga Chipz For Pride Month.

Produced & Directed by Oz Thakkar for Global. 

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