Rafeh Mahmud

Rafeh Mahmud is a multi-award-winning director, writer, producer, and editor, with Pakistani, Tanzanian, and American roots, now settled as a new immigrant in Canada. His latest film, When Life Gives You Lemons (2022), has garnered critical acclaim with multiple official selections, an award, and two nominations for Best International Short Film and Best Editing at Oscar-qualifying festivals like Martha’s Vineyard AA Film Festival Virtual Experience and the St. Louis International Film Festival.

Prior to his move to Toronto, Mahmud made waves in the film industry with his previous work, In Defense of Civil Society (2021), which received numerous official selections and awards, showcasing his talent for storytelling and editing. In addition to his film accolades, Mahmud has made significant contributions to television, working with prestigious networks like ABC News and contributing to hit shows like Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit and Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Since relocating to Toronto, he has lent his expertise to projects on networks such as Lifetime, CBC Gem, and CTV.