Aref Mahabadi

Known for: Directing

Born: August 21, 1989 in 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.