BAFTA Filmmaker's 'Forgotten Spaceman' Lands Heavy Hitters Ahead of Toronto Debut
Award-winning documentary short picks up major producers for the fall festival run.
Elham Ehsas's "Forgotten Spaceman" is moving fast. The documentary short already turned heads at Locarno, winning the Leopard of Tomorrow award at the festival's Junior Jury Awards. Now it's locked in new executive producers—Khan & Kumar Media and Prism Entertainment—before it hits Toronto next month.
Ehsas, who's got BAFTA nods on the resume, clearly made something that resonates. Getting established producers attached this early in the festival circuit usually means the industry is paying attention. These aren't random cosigns; Khan & Kumar and Prism bringing their weight suggests real momentum.
Toronto's one of the biggest film festivals in the game, and premiering there with legit backing behind you changes the conversation. This is how documentaries build real reach—festival recognition, producer support, then a broader platform. "Forgotten Spaceman" is on that trajectory now.
Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/forgotten-spaceman-locarno-leopard-tomorrow-khan-kumar-prism-eps-1236835604/
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