Hot Shots 2024: Al-Hassan Kutubu-Kamara

Al-Hassan Kutubu-Kamara is proof that a tough start in life need not define you. He should know: raised by his mother in the shadow of Television Centre on the White City estate in Shepherd’s Bush, Kamara found himself in a young offender institution at the age of 18. The film he made during his time there helped him land a BA course at Ravensbourne, which led to the BBC Studios’ Assistant Producer Accelerator programme.

Hassan has previously held researcher roles on C4’s 60 Days On A Council Estate and BBC1’s Secrets Of An Isis Smart Phone. “Hassan’s humanity, empathy and curiosity have led him to uncover powerful unfolding stories,” says BBCS development exec Polly Greetham.