HE swapped his day job as a pharmacist for the glamour of filming in the States.

And Iqbal Mohammed is now preparing to see his filmmaking dream realised even further.

The 27-year-old is staging the UK premiere of his film The Pharmacy in his hometown of Huddersfield this Sunday.

Film fans will get the chance to see it for the first time during a glitzy charity event at the town’s Odeon cinema.

The comedy-drama has already received rave reviews from audiences in America and Iqbal can’t wait to see the reaction from members of his own community.

Iqbal, from Marsh, said: “I’m extremely nervous about how people will take to it, but I guess the feeling is natural.

“This is the first time there’s been a premiere in Huddersfield and I’m feeling the pressure.

“Saying that, I’m also very excited.

“I believe in the film and believe that we have a quality product.”

The 20-minute film follows neighbourhood pharmacist Hal, played by actor Matthew Gulbranson.

A prescription-dispensing vending machine is introduced into his store and its arrival quickly complicates Hal’s work and the lives of his customers.

Iqbal, a pharmacist at Siddique Pharmacy in Fartown, was asked to co-produce the film by its writer Michael Cassidy.

Cassidy invited him to get involved when he heard about his day job.

Iqbal flew to McLean, in Washington DC, to advise on the film shoot and he also made some changes to the script.

The film, produced by independent film studio Pratorian Pictures, is already attracting widespread attention and been shown at major film festivals.

Tickets to the US premiere in Washington DC sold out five weeks prior to the showing.

Iqbal and his team were also invited to show The Pharmacist at Atlanta’s Get Connected film event where it was the headline film.

He has invited everyone from family and film lovers to members of his own industry to the Huddersfield screening.

The event – at the cinema complex near the Galpharm Stadium – will support other short films Exist and Beta to the Max.

Stand-up comedian Inel Tomlinson, who has appeared in episodes of Law and Order UK, will also be performing.

All funds raised on the night will be given to the NSPCC and The Variety Club Children’s Charity.

Iqbal said: “I have a date for the premiere – my mum – and I’m sure she’ll be proud of what I’ve been able to achieve.

“Pharmacists don’t make television or the big screen. So I’m sure the general public will like the film for its innovation.”

Tickets for the premiere are available from the Odeon Huddersfield website as well as the box office.