Kabir Akhtar

Kabir Akhtar, ACE is an Emmy-winning director-editor whose work includes Never Have I Ever (2020), Arrested Development (2003), and Unsolved Mysteries (1987). A 4-time Emmy nominee, he won the award for editing the pilot of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015), becoming the first person of color to win in the category, while also working as a producer/director on that series. He has directed the pilot episode of three series, and has edited the pilot episode of ten series. Akhtar serves on the DGA's National Board, and has served three terms as Co-Chair of the DGA's Asian American Committee, plus several terms on the Television Academy's Peer Group Executive Committees.