Rafeh Mahmud is a Pakistani, American, recent Canadian immigrant, Daytime Emmy award winning Producer, Writer, Director, and Editor. He has worked for ABC News “Good Morning America” and as a Production & Post Production Engineer Associate for Light Iron, Panavision on Netflix's "Queen's Gambit", Amazon's "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", CBS's "The Good Fight" among other TV-shows and films. Since moving to Toronto, he has worked with Cineflix Productions on a Lifetime MOW "Jodi Arias: Bad Behind Bars", and on CBC Gem's "Virgins" and "True Dating Stories." He has also worked with Tarragon Theatre, Stratford Festival, Crow's Theatre, Modern Times Stage Company in Canada, & The National Academy of the Performing Arts in Pakistan.
Rafeh’s latest film 'When Life Gives You Lemons' (2022) has 7 Official Selections, including a Golden Sheaf Nominee for Best Short Film at Yorkton Film Festival, Canadian Screen Award qualifying Victoria Film Festival, Oscar-qualifying festivals St. Louis International Film Festival & Martha's Vineyard AA Film Festival Virtual Experience. His previous film 'In Defense of Civil Society' has received 17 Official Selections, including Cannes' Diversity in Cannes Shortfilm Showcase, Sarasota Film Festival, & Richmond International Film Festival. 2 Award Wins in Best Picture & Best Editing, 5 Nominations in Best Dark Comedy, including a Grand Jury Nomination, and 3 Honourable Mentions.
Outside of his work in film, he works as a director, playwright, and actor in theatre, and is a multiple grant-winning theatre artist. He directed “The Caged Bird Sings” at the Aga Khan Museum, and was a writer/producer on Tarragon’s “CRAZE” here in Toronto. Prior to his recent immigration, he lived and worked in New York City, and Karachi, Pakistan.
Previous experience includes: “Black Community Mixtapes” CTV (OYA Media); "Jodi Arias: Bad Behind Bars" Lifetime (Cineflix Productions); CBC Gem's "Virgins!" & "True Dating Stories.”. Stratford Theatre Festival Digital Content (2020), Ruby Waters Live (2021), ABC News [2018 Daytime Emmy]; Light Iron/Panavision (2019-2021), Artistic Associate & Coordinator, Williamstown Theatre Festival (2017 Season), The New School for Drama, BFA, 2013-2017.
www.rafehm.com
Rafeh’s latest film 'When Life Gives You Lemons' (2022) has 7 Official Selections, including a Golden Sheaf Nominee for Best Short Film at Yorkton Film Festival, Canadian Screen Award qualifying Victoria Film Festival, Oscar-qualifying festivals St. Louis International Film Festival & Martha's Vineyard AA Film Festival Virtual Experience. His previous film 'In Defense of Civil Society' has received 17 Official Selections, including Cannes' Diversity in Cannes Shortfilm Showcase, Sarasota Film Festival, & Richmond International Film Festival. 2 Award Wins in Best Picture & Best Editing, 5 Nominations in Best Dark Comedy, including a Grand Jury Nomination, and 3 Honourable Mentions.
Outside of his work in film, he works as a director, playwright, and actor in theatre, and is a multiple grant-winning theatre artist. He directed “The Caged Bird Sings” at the Aga Khan Museum, and was a writer/producer on Tarragon’s “CRAZE” here in Toronto. Prior to his recent immigration, he lived and worked in New York City, and Karachi, Pakistan.
Previous experience includes: “Black Community Mixtapes” CTV (OYA Media); "Jodi Arias: Bad Behind Bars" Lifetime (Cineflix Productions); CBC Gem's "Virgins!" & "True Dating Stories.”. Stratford Theatre Festival Digital Content (2020), Ruby Waters Live (2021), ABC News [2018 Daytime Emmy]; Light Iron/Panavision (2019-2021), Artistic Associate & Coordinator, Williamstown Theatre Festival (2017 Season), The New School for Drama, BFA, 2013-2017.
www.rafehm.com
