Diaspora Creative
Abubakar Khan
Abubakar Khan is a founding partner and producer for Diaspora Creative. His keen eye for local talent has allowed him to curate a diverse group of individuals that creates award winning art. Khan is a key figure, not only with Diaspora Creative, but with his local community as well.
Vrinder Sangha
Vrinder Sangha is founding partner and cinematographer with Diaspora. His expertise in photography and videography lend a hand to the creative nature of his peers, and has been a key factor in creating projects such as Lions Rise, and The Lost Empire. Sangha’s eye is an invaluable asset to Diaspora creative, and his peers.
Gary Chatha
Gary Chatha is a Canadian-Punjabi filmmaker, and co-founder of Diaspora Creative. His portfolio of work has allowed Eastern voices to be seen through a Western lens. Chatha’s award-winning documentary “The Lost Empire” is a testament to the passion and drive that he brings to Diaspora Creative.
Luke Strahm
Luke Strahm is a passionate creator of the visual arts. He grew up in Washington and began working for a production company from the start of high school, helping out with everything from on set production to delivery of the final product. Strahm is either working as DoP on commercials, music videos, short film and documentaries or at the desk editing, colour grading or creating motion graphics.
Manvinder Dhak
Manvinder is a Canadian filmmaker and creator from Vancouver, British Columbia with a musical background. A number of his work has received critical accolades and praise. Dhak continues to refine his craft and look for new ways to express his narrative.
Manny Mahal
Manny Mahal is an award-winning writer, director and producer from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has written, directed, produced and self-financed all of his work. Including a short film entitled Room 303 and a feature length film entitled Blood Ivy. Mahal lives in Vancouver, B.C. and is currently in production on his self-financed first feature length documentary; directing, producing, and editing a film on the life of his father.
Shilpika
Shilpika is a powerful force among her peers, fostering an inclusive and ever-growing business around her. Her work with Diaspora has continually evolved the company to blossom into the heights it has.