‘My God, I’m Queer’ – A deeply moving account detailing a bereaved fiancés journey to try and prevent a future tragedy won the Best TV Programme / Show honour at the Asian Media Awards.
The 9th AMA ceremony took place at the Emirates Old Trafford on Friday night (October 29) with Good Morning Britain presenter, Adil Ray, ITV’s Rohit Kachroo and Eastenders star Jaz Deol also amongst the winners.
The 2021 Asian Media Awards are supported by the University of Salford and hosted by Sky Sports news presenter Bela Shah.
The award was presented by Debra Prinselaar, Director of Film & Broadcast Media at the University of Salford.
Produced by Behind The Facade Films, ‘My God, I’m Queer’ has been screened in England, Wales, Canada and India in 2020 and was also screened on Film4.
The programme was directed by Matt Mahmood-Ogston and produced by Meera Mistry who both collected the award.
Matt set up the Naz and Matt Foundation in memory of his soulmate and fiancé, Naz, who passed away two days after being confronted about his sexuality by his religious parents.
It was the first time that they knew their son was gay, in a relationship with Matt for 13 years and that they were planning to get married.
Matt said: “We were absolutely shocked and surprised when our film ‘My God, I’m Queer’ was called out. Winning this award means so much to us, and to all of the contributors who so generously gave up their time to participate.
It really will make a big difference – and will allow us to reach even more people with the important message contained within the film. Thank you.”
Matt said: “We were absolutely shocked and surprised when our film ‘My God, I’m Queer’ was called out. Winning this award means so much to us, and to all of the contributors who so generously gave up their time to participate. It really will make a big difference – and will allow us to reach even more people with the important message contained within the film. Thank you.”
A special invitation was also extended to the ten 2020 winners and tributes were paid throughout the night to all those who were unable to be at the awards after a tumultuous 18 months.
Volunteers and community groups were invited to present awards on the night.
The Asian Media Awards 2021 ceremony took place on Friday October 29 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.
Previous recipients of an Asian Media Award include Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Waris Hussein, Art Malik, Mehdi Hasan, Nina Wadia, Anita Rani, Shobna Gulati & Faisal Islam.
The University of Salford are Premier Partners to the Asian Media Awards.
Partners to the awards include ITV, MediaCom, Reach PLC, Manchester Evening News, Press Association Training & TheBusinessDesk.com.
The awards are also supported by Manchester Metropolitan University, AMT Lawyers, DKR Accountants, 6G Internet, Emirates Old Trafford & L.C.C.C, Supreme Dream Events, Payal Events & Cleartwo.
Women’s organisation Saheli were official charity partners in 2021.
