var s_television = '&nbsp; <img width="145" height="206" src="/userfiles/Image/poster small.jpeg" alt="" />Producer and Director, <em><strong><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Child Without A Country: Pedro<br /></strong></em><br /><div align="left"><div align="justify">Producer and director of a feature-length documentary in English and in Portuguese on an unaccompanied child refugee claimant in Canada. <br /></div><br />Shot over several years.&nbsp; Recently completed.<br /></div><br /><hr width="100%" size="2" /><img width="138" height="195" src="/userfiles/Image/No thanks cover cropped.jpg" alt="" />Producer and Director, <strong><em>No Thanks, We\'re Fine</em></strong> and <strong><em>Non Merci, Ca Va</em></strong><br /><br />Creator and director of two short films of behaviour change communications designed to get caregivers to those with dementia to seek support and take respite.<br /><br />Launched on World Alzheimer\'s Day, September 21, 2011.<br /><br /><em>No Thanks, We\'re Fine </em>may be watched on YouTube<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SPEWhue4Do"> here.&nbsp; <br /><br /></a><em><em>Non Nerci, Ca Va </em>may be watched<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlWZ_fWBUHg"> here</a><br /><a href="javascript:void(0);/*1322448083261*/"><br /></a><hr width="100%" size="2" />Producer and Director, <em><strong>Conversations About Dementia</strong></em><br /><br />Creator and director of a feature-length documentary about the caregivers to people with dementia.<br /><br />Currently in post-production.<br /><br /><hr width="100%" size="2" /><img width="150" height="100" src="../../userfiles/Image/NYICN-07%20089.jpg" alt="" /> &nbsp; Consulting Director,<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; documentaries on children at risk<em><strong><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></em><br /><br /><div align="justify">Two documentaries that offer personal, intimate portraits of at-risk Canadian children, especially those affected by the child protection system.&nbsp; The series tells the stories of compelling individuals through individual documentaries in order to raise awareness of the 76,000 children growing up in government care and the many other at-risk children in Canada.&nbsp; <br /><br />Currently in distribution.&nbsp; <br /></div><br /><hr width="100%" size="2" /><br /><img width="150" height="49" border="0" align="left" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/images/television/Vitamin%20A.jpg" /> <img width="95" height="95" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/userfiles/Image/UNICEF%20logo.jpg" /> <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Executive Producer, <strong><em><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Canada\'s Two Cents Worth</em></strong>&nbsp;<br /><br /><div align="justify">Documentary on Canada\'s contribution to the Vitamin A program of UNICEF, designed to counter Vitamin A Deficieny (VAD) in children which causes blindness and serious immune system suppression. Showcased programs to bring Vitamin A supplements to children around the world, highlighting efforts in Bangladesh, Ghana and Guatemala<br /></div><br /><div align="justify">Vitamin A is essential for the functioning of the immune system. UNICEF\'s campaign to give vitamin A supplements to children who need them increases their resistance to disease and improves their chances for survival and development. Vitamin A deficiency&nbsp;is a global problem,&nbsp;affecting more than 100 million children.&nbsp; VAD&nbsp;is responsible for as many as one out of every four child deaths in communities, regions and countries where the problem exists.<br /></div><br /><hr /><img width="114" height="77" alt="" src="/userfiles/Image/AIDS logo.jpeg" />Creator &amp; Executive Producer, <em><strong><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Circle Is Complete<br /><br /></strong></em><div align="justify">Created a hard-hitting documentary short designed to educate audiences on the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.&nbsp; Created in the 1990\'s, before the HIV/AIDS pandemic was widly known or understood.<br /></div><br /><hr width="100%" size="2" /><img width="133" height="114" src="/userfiles/Image/ferrari-logo.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp; Executive Producer and Director,&nbsp;<em><strong> <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You Don\'t Drive A Ferrari...&nbsp; <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You Experience A Ferrari<br /><br /></strong></em><div align="justify">Created three videos on Ferrari cars as a fund-raising tool for charity.&nbsp; The fast-paced videos are based on the Ferrari Festival, an annual event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for charity.<br /></div><br /><hr width="100%" size="2" /><img width="150" height="101" border="0" align="left" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/images/television/working_animals.gif" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Executive Producer, <strong><em><br />Working Animals</em></strong>&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Prime-time 26 half-hour episode&nbsp;TV program that aired nationally in Canada on Discovery and on&nbsp;Animal Planet. Shot primarily in Canada, India, Malaysia and South Africa.&nbsp; Very popular program, often appearing in the top ratings, showcasing animals with various &quot;jobs&quot; in different cultures.<br /></div><br /><hr /><br /><img width="150" height="216" border="0" align="left" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/images/television/PanAsia.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Executive Producer, <em><strong><br />PanAsia - Journeys In Asian Cuisine</strong></em>&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Prime-time 26 half-hour episode TV series shot in India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia. Aired in Canada, the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Program highlighted local culture, particularly local cuisine. <br /></div><br /><hr /><img width="147" height="188" border="0" align="left" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/images/television/escape_iran2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Production Consultant, <strong><em><br />Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option</em></strong>&nbsp;<br /><br /><div align="justify">One hour documentary on the &quot;Canadian Caper&quot; for History Television.&nbsp; The Canadian Caper occurred in 1979/1980 when Canada hid six American diplomats in Iran for three months and&nbsp;secretly exfiltrated them from Iran during the hostage taking at the US Embassy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Broadcasted on the 25th Anniversary of the hostage taking.&nbsp;<br /><br />Winner of a Gold award at the International Film Festival in Houston. Nominated for a Gemini award.&nbsp;<br /></div><br /><hr /><br /><img width="150" height="114" border="0" align="left" alt="" src="http://kharas.ca/images/television/city_of_the_rich.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Producer, <br /><strong><em>City of the Rich</em></strong>&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Produced and aired in Malaysia by the national broadcaster. 200 one-hour episodes. Asia\'s first daily one-hour drama in English.&nbsp;<br /></div><br /><hr /><br /><img width="162" height="120" alt="" src="/userfiles/Image/Let\'s See Let\'s Learn.jpg" /> Producer, <strong><em><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Let\'s See, Let\'s Learn</em></strong> <strong><em><br /><br /></em></strong><div align="justify">Produced and aired in Singapore.&nbsp; 65 episodes. The first children\'s program created in Tamil in South-East Asia.&nbsp; Hosted by different children in each episode.<br /></div><strong><em><br /></em></strong><hr /><br /><strong>Mr. Kharas previously produced hundreds of hours of television&nbsp;series in Asia, including sitcoms, talk</strong> <strong>shows, children\'s se</strong><strong>ries and dramas in English, Tamil</strong> <strong>and Bahasa Malaysia.&nbsp; A list is available on request.<br /></strong><br /><br />&nbsp;</em>';

