Maria Ahmad is a British-Canadian writer and filmmaker. Based in the UK and having lived in Canada, the UAE, and Pakistan, which is reflected in her exploration of heritage, culture, and the diaspora. Her work invites viewers into unsettling yet intimate worlds where the familiar is challenged.
Filmmaking
Explore my passion for crafting stories, producing and my filmmaking journey.
Fashion Writing
Delve into my love for emerging designers, fashion history, and storytelling.
Music History
Discover research and essays, developed from my academic studies in music.
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more writing can be found on Substack at Dear February
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Malcolm & Marie: Zendaya Debuts Art in Isolation
Zendaya collaborates with ‘Euphoria’ creator, Sam Levinson, to bring an endless night of emotionally raw tale to screen with John David Washington. As we all know, the global pandemic forced everyone to stay home for the majority of 2020. When industries including motion pictures were crippling, Sam Levinson…
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Inheritance: Predictable ‘Parasite’ meets ‘Succession’
Lily Collins stars as a grieving daughter in a poorly crafted film. A little under a month ago, I watched Inheritance starring Lily Collins, Simon Pegg and Chance Crawford. The film follows the tragic loss in the Monroe family, the father. Lauren (Collins) is left with nothing but…
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Ariana Grande Blooms New Romance in Positions
A blend of self love, trust and new romance blossoms for Ariana Grande as she release her sixth studio album, Positions. Midst the pandemic, I recall swiping through Instagram (as most of us were) and coming across Ariana’s stories. She had been posting about the upcoming elections and…
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