Crescent Productions is a film and video production company focused on promoting greater understanding and tolerance of different cultures and religions, particularly Islam.

We recognize the need to educate about Islam, the diversity amongst Muslim cultures, and the rich history of Muslim civilizations.

The company was initially geared towards producing multimedia content for corporate clients, among whom were Telus, Petro-Canada, and Matrikon. We have shifted our focus now towards producing historical and cultural films.

Aleem Karmali, Producer / Director

Aleem Karmali is a writer, director, editor and producer, and has worked in video and audio production since 1997.

Aleem is currently a graduate student in Islamic Studies & Humanities at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London, England, where he is increasing his knowledge in order to produce more informed films about Islam and Muslim societies.

Aleem has produced seven documentaries, six short films and two plays. Among these are the documentaries "Advancing the Islamic Intellectual Tradition" and "Learning... By Heart," as well as the entertaining short films "Evasion" and "Bored to Death," which have screened at film festivals across Canada.

Aleem previously worked for the Heritage Community Foundation as a Video & Audio Editor, editing "Alberta Moments," a series of broadcast public service announcements, and a variety of other cultural heritage documentaries.

He has produced corporate multimedia projects for Petro-Canada, Telus, Matrikon, Hilton Garden Inn and Women Building Futures, and was the Editor and Sound Designer for the independent feature film "247 High Street" (2001).

Aleem has twice received the Film & Video Arts Society (FAVA) Lisa Trofimova Video Prize in 2002 and 2004, and won a Mosquer award in 2007 for "Advancing the Islamic Intellectual Tradition."

Aleem has a BA Honours in Communication Studies and Sociology from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, and completed FAVA's 16mm film production program in 2003.