Tahir Ashraf
Described as 'Alan Rickman' and a 'Barrister by day, balladeer by night' — Tahir Ashraf is a multi-award winning creative whose work spans courtrooms, stages, screens and studios across three continents.
Every professional deserves to communicate with authority, precision and presence. PressPREP exists to close the gap between raw potential and polished performance — whatever the stage.
Tahir stars in multi-award winning writer-director Rahat Kazmi's Love in Vietnam — a historic first co-production between India and Vietnam, inspired by the Turkish bestseller 'Madonna in a Fur Coat', released September 2025.
Tahir Ashraf is a multi-award winning creative — a versatile actor, singer, presenter and voice actor who has worked both in front of and behind the camera across international film and television productions.
His own written and directed short films have earned 25+ accolades across the world's most prestigious international film festivals — from Paris and Florence to Hollywood, London, New York and Pinewood Studios.
As a writer-director, Tahir's films span psychological drama and horror, consistently earning recognition for direction, storytelling and craft at festivals across four continents.
When not in the performing arts, Tahir continues to work as a Barrister — also known as Counsel — in England & Wales, UK, advising on film and media matters at the highest levels.
Tahir read LLB (Hons) Law and graduated in 2005. He is an English qualified barrister and solicitor, bringing the precision of legal advocacy to every dimension of his creative and coaching work.
He was a finalist in the Parliamentary Legal Excellence Awards and won the prestigious Power 100 British Parliamentary Awards — recognition of his standing at the intersection of law, media and public life.
Tahir was awarded a scholarship to Oxford University's leadership programme — a testament to his standing as a thinker, advocate and leader whose influence extends far beyond any single discipline.
His work in public life, law, and the arts has led to recognition at the highest levels of British professional and parliamentary society, cementing his reputation as one of the most distinctive and multi-dimensional figures working across the creative and legal professions today.
PressPREP is Tahir's translation of decades of hard-won expertise — as a barrister, performer, and media personality — into a structured, transformative training programme for professionals who need to communicate with clarity, confidence and authority.
Every program Tahir delivers draws directly from real experience: the pressure of live television, the discipline of courtroom advocacy, the vulnerability of stage performance and the precision of international film production.
Awarded a scholarship to Oxford University's Leadership Programme — among the most competitive academic recognitions in the UK.
English qualified Barrister (Counsel) in England & Wales. LLB (Hons) Law graduate 2005. Specialising in film and media law.
Winner of the Power 100 British Parliamentary Awards and finalist in the Parliamentary Legal Excellence Awards.
International screen and stage actor with roles in Bollywood OTT (Hungama), feature films and acclaimed short films across 4 continents.
25+ international accolades as writer-director. Films screened at festivals in USA, UK, France, Italy, Bulgaria, India, Canada and New Zealand.
A versatile creative — dubbed 'Barrister by day, balladeer by night' — with professional experience across singing, presenting and voice acting.
- WinnerParis Film AwardsParis, France
- WinnerGolden Nugget International Film FestivalVarna, Bulgaria
- WinnerFlorence Film AwardsFlorence, Italy
- WinnerGolden Lion International Film FestivalKolkata, West Bengal, India
- FinalistNew Zealand Indie Film FestivalTahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand
- NomineeDigital Griffix Film AwardsMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- NomineeYes! Let's Make a Movie International Film FestivalMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- OfficialNew York Istanbul Short Film FestivalNew York, USA
- WinnerParis Film AwardsFrance
- WinnerGolden Lion International Film FestivalKolkata, West Bengal, India
- WinnerHollywood Gold AwardsLos Angeles, California, USA
- WinnerFlorence Film AwardsFlorence, Italy
- WinnerLondon Movie AwardsLondon, United Kingdom
- FinalistEast Village New York Film FestivalNew York, USA
- FinalistInternational Brightlight Film FestivalLos Angeles, California, USA
- NomineeGolden Nugget International Film FestivalLondon, UK
- NomineeDigital Griffix Film Awards — Best Micro FilmMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- NomineeDigital Griffix Film Awards — Best DirectorMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- OfficialLift-Off Global Network — Pinewood Studios Vol. 8Pinewood Studios, United Kingdom
- OfficialMilan Gold AwardsMilan, Italy
- OfficialNew York Movie Awards — Horror Short FilmNew York, USA
- OfficialNew York Movie Awards — Super Short FilmNew York, USA
- OfficialHalloween Horror FestivalLondon, United Kingdom
- MentionYes! Let's Make a Movie International Film FestivalMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- MentionBest Director — Night of ShortsMilan, Italy