Riffy Ahmed, Writer / Director in United Kingdom

The Call (2023) Director

During a difficult visit to her single immigrant mother, Athena discovers that what she thought was age-related mental decline is in fact an inherited magical gift. Starring Jo Martin + Amarah Jae St. Aubyn Directed by Riffy Ahmed Written by Vanessa Rose Produced by Danielle Goff + Susan Simnett Cinematography: Pep Bosch Production Designer: Milly White Costume Designer: Jacqui James Editor: Ami Aripin BFE VFX Artist + Supervisor: Nicola Borsari Composer: Joe Stevenson Sound Designer + Mixer: Chad Orororo Colourist: Caroline Morin

Medea (2022) Director

The film is a reinterpretation of Euripides’s Medea from the perspective of a woman wronged and in search of revenge, exploring the themes of identity, roots, and belonging. After escaping from her homeland and now abandoned by the man she loves, Medea must find strength from within to fight against growing injustice - how far is she willing to go?

Al Sarab (The Mirage) (2020) Director

‘Three estranged siblings, arrive in the desert to attend their father’s funeral.’

Room For Two (2020) Director

‘When Helena suspects her photographer partner Paris of having an affair, she sets off on a voyage of discovery that sees three women come together in a cat and mouse game of secrets, lies and deception.’

Ya'aburnee (You Bury Me) (2019) Director | Screenwriter

’A mother's perception of reality is altered forever when her son decides to leave the family home.’

ADAM (2018) Director

‘An experimental film presenting a moving portrait of ‘Adam’ who is transitioning gender. He visits his family for Passover fearing it could be the last.’

Afloat (2018) Director | Executive Producer | Screenwriter

'Afloat' is a short experimental film that paints a portrait of Japanese performance artist 'Ayumi Lanoire' and her personas.’