Aref Mahabadi

Known for

Directing

Born

August 22, 1989

Birthplace

Tehran, Iran

Aref Mahabadi is a Canadian-Iranian director based in Toronto, known for his visually driven storytelling and distinctive approach to filmmaking. His feature directorial debut, The Abnormal Beauty Company, won Best Feature at Tribeca X, earning acclaim for its unflinching portrayal of creativity, mental health, and entrepreneurship within the beauty industry.