Ahmad Izham Omar

Datuk Ahmad Izham Omar (born 15 December 1969) is a film producer, music composer and music producer.

He's currently become Chief Explorer of Komet, a content company focusing on new and progressive creative content from Southeast Asia.

Ahmad Izham Omar
Born (1969-12-15) December 15, 1969 (age 54)
Alma materBerklee College of Music
Suffolk University
Occupations
  • Film producer
  • Composer
  • Music producer
Parents
  • Omar Othman (father)
  • Jaybah Ibrahim (mother)
RelativesAireen Omar (sister)

Career

Media Prima Berhad and Primeworks Studios

He's currently worked as Chief Explorer of Komet, a content company focusing on new and progressive creative content from Southeast Asia. He was the former Executive Director of Content & Creative of Disney+ for Southeast Asia.

He was also the former chief executive office of Primeworks Studios after served for 9 years where he also become executive producer for feature films and series. He was also formerly the chief executive officer of Media Prima Television Network (MPTN), which included all four free-to-air television channels owned by the Malaysian media group including, TV3, ntv7, 8TV, and TV9.

Izham's other notable stints have included heading the Media Prima Radio Networks (MPRN) with popular Malaysian radio stations including Hot FM, Kool FM, Fly FM and One FM in its stable.

Music career

A multi award-winning music producer, arranger, songwriter and musician, Izham's musical career started with legendary Positive Tone record label in 1994, producing progressive music that captured the imagination of Malaysia. He first became well known by being associated the vocal group called Innuendo which he popularized.[citation needed]

His other feats also include launching a world-class video portal called Tonton, which was heralded as a breakthrough by the global industry, being awarded the Most Promising Entrepreneur Award by Enterprise Asia, being accepted as a delegate in the prestigious Asia Society 21 Young Leader's Summit, and recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by VIMA (Voice of Independent Music Awards) for his contribution to music.

Izham was also the Chairman of the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) besides being a Trustee of Yayasan 1Malaysia. He had a monthly column in the New Straits Times called “For The Record” where he talks about all things music and creativity.

Filmography

Film

As executive producer unless otherwise noted
Year Title Notes
2014 Mamak Cupcake Story writer
2017 J Revolusi
2018 Pulang Also as story writer, screenplay writer and theme music (The Goodbye Theme)
2019 Sangkar
Ejen Ali: The Movie
2021 J2: J Retribusi
2024 Siksa Kubur Post-production
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Series

As executive producer unless otherwise noted
Year Title Notes
2016-2023 Ejen Ali 39 episodes
2019-2020 Alif & Sofia 73 episodes
2023 Special Force: Anarchy 7 episodes

References

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