I am an award-winning Director & Producer with 10+ years of experience across film, television, vertical digital content, and global marketing. I have led productions with 100+ crews and budgets up to USD 350K, delivering cinematic storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. As a TEDx speaker, I’m known for creative leadership and high-impact content. I collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, mentor talent, and drive PR and digital strategy that expands global reach.

RAFAY RASHDI

I am an award-winning Director & Producer with 10+ years of experience across film, television, vertical digital content, and global marketing. I have led productions with 100+ crews and budgets up to USD 350K, delivering cinematic storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. As a TEDx speaker, I’m known for creative leadership and high-impact content. I collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, mentor talent, and drive PR and digital strategy that expands global reach.

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I am an award-winning Director & Producer with 10+ years of experience across film, television, vertical digital content, and global marketing. I have led productions with 100+ crews and budgets up to USD 350K, delivering cinematic storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.

As a TEDx speaker, I’m known for creative leadership and high-impact content. I collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives, mentor talent, and drive PR and digital strategy that expands global reach.

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Work Experience

Director & Producer at Ottawood Film Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Direct vertical 9:16 digital drama series and mobile-first content. Lead creative development, rehearsals, and on-set production. Oversee editing, sound, and color workflows.
Director & Producer at SMA & WWP Toronto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Managed film & TV productions with 100+ crews and 350K budgets. Directed award-winning short Java Plum Tree and feature film Deemak (2025). Oversaw VFX, logistics, vendor management, and PR campaigns.
Producer & Digital Media Manager at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Produced HUM TV serial Badshah Begum and Amazon Prime show Behind the Curtain. Developed 3 World Bank-financed documentary films. Built high-engagement digital media strategies.
Program Marketing Coordinator at S.O. Asher Consultants
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Led PMHL marketing campaigns, TV/radio scripting, and PR activations.
Digital Media Specialist & Producer at 1nfluence
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Directed feature film Thora Jee Le (Amazon Prime). Managed PR for film releases including Superstar and Parwaaz Hai Junoon.
Head of Production at Moomal Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Oversaw 12 major TV serials, ensuring quality and production efficiency.

Education

MSc Business Systems Analysis & Design at City University London
January 1, 2008 - January 4, 2026
BCom IT Management at Toronto Metropolitan University
January 1, 2006 - January 4, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment