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Amin Emam

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Director & Managing Director, Entertainment, Defiant International

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Defiant International
Title
Director & Managing Director, Entertainment
Role
Managing partner
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About

Amin Emam is a Board Director and the Managing Director of Defiant International's entertainment division. An award-winning producer, composer, and music supervisor, he brings over 25 years of entertainment industry expertise to the leadership team. Since 1994, Mr. Emam has produced major artists, composed over 200 songs, and scored countless commercial and film projects. His impressive portfolio features collaborations with elite networks like HBO, CBS, FOX, and the Discovery Channel, as well as national commercial campaigns for global brands including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, and NASCAR. A pioneer in utilizing new media technologies to generate innovative revenue streams, his vast industry network includes heavyweights like Chuck Norris. His decorated career includes three Telly Awards and three Aurora Awards. Mr. Emam also serves on the board of the Texas Music Project, a foundation chaired by Willie Nelson, bridging the gap between business innovation and creative entertainment.

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