Aref Mahabadi
Directing
Biography
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.
Known For
The Abnormal Beauty Company offers a raw, rare glimpse into the meteoric rise of The Ordinary, the price of transparency, and the enduring legacy of one of the world’s most disruptive skincare brands and the enduring legacy of its troubled, genius founder.
The Abnormal Beauty Company
A drummer gives her insight on what beauty means to her
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A survivor of the Romanian Orphanage crisis, Alex uses his unique upbringing to stubbornly accomplish his dreams of becoming a successful jazz singer. His story begins with a cocktail napkin and a pen, in a smokey jazz bar, 25 years ago.