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Zahra Ahooei

Artist Protection Fund (APF) Fellow in residence, OCAD University

Zahra Ahooei is an Iranian filmmaker, writer, and video editor currently based in Canada. She

has directed several short narrative films, including Reflex (2024), Prestige (2020), Sign

Out (2017), and Extra Time (2015), which have been screened internationally and recognized

with various awards. Her background also includes years of experience in journalism, television writing, and content creation for both broadcast and digital platforms.

Zahra Ahooei

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