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.
Head of Production at Moomal Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Oversaw 12 major TV serials, ensuring quality and production efficiency.
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.

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