I’m a Documentary Filmmaker, Director, Producer based in Washington DC.

Hey there,

I'm Ayesha Arif, a filmmaker, journalist, and creative producer who works across the full spectrum of visual storytelling.

My career spans documentary filmmaking, broadcast news, motion design, digital content creation, and teaching. I've produced award-winning documentaries, covered breaking news for international audiences, created branded campaigns for major networks, and mentored the next generation of filmmakers.

Currently, I'm the Creative Services Producer at WJLA-TV (ABC7) in Washington, D.C., where I develop everything from 38-minute documentaries to 15-second social media clips.

Education: Rutgers University Based in: Washington, D.C.

Check out my work

The Madams of DC
Alabaster Books
HipHip Coffee

Branding project
Unno, 2020

Editorial design
Monospace, 2018

Director, Writer 2025

Got a partnership idea, or a project you need help with? Shoot me a line and let's talk.

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