About

The storyteller behind the frame.

A globally engaged filmmaker from Bangladesh — writer, director, producer and educator using cinema as a tool for communication, knowledge sharing and social engagement.

Who He Is

From Dhaka to the world's great festivals.

Arifur Rahman is a filmmaker based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, working as a writer, director, producer and film educator. Through his work he aims to create a positive social impact by telling compelling stories that explore human relationships, society and the natural world.

He graduated from the producing program at the Busan Asian Film School in 2019, and has since become one of Bangladesh's most internationally active producers — a bridge between local stories and global audiences.

Training & Fellowships

Shaped by the best programs in world cinema.

2019

Busan Asian Film School

Producing Program graduate.

2017

Asian Film Academy

Selected participant.

2018

Locarno Open Doors Lab

Producers' lab.

2019

Global Media Makers

Film Independent Residency.

2021

La Fabrique Cinéma

Institut Français, Cannes Film Festival.

2021

Film Independent Producing Lab

Producing fellow.

In His Words

"A film is only finished when it reaches someone. I make cinema to start conversations — about the people we overlook, the places we forget, and the world we share."

— Arifur Rahman

On Set & On Stage

Behind the Scenes

The Educator

Passing the camera forward.

Arifur teaches film direction and producing at the Department of Television, Film and Photography at the University of Dhaka, mentoring the next generation of Bangladeshi storytellers.

He frequently speaks at international forums and conducts workshops around the world, using filmmaking as a tool for communication, knowledge sharing and social engagement — from festival panels to grassroots screenings.

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