Samir Rehem is a renowned Canadian director, celebrated for his exceptional ability to craft bold, visually striking, and emotionally engaging stories across various mediums, including film and television.
With a diverse range of genres under his belt, from award-winning comedies to gripping dramas and high-stakes thrillers, Samir's versatility as a storyteller is evident in his extensive and diverse body of work.
His breakthrough short film, The Answer Key, earned a Genie Award nomination in 2007, marking the beginning of a directing career that has since flourished.
Throughout his career, Samir has directed numerous episodes of various television shows, including Chucky, The Chi, Coroner, The Guest Book, Skins, Killjoys, In the Dark, Private Eyes, Tiny Pretty Things, Degrassi, The Cleaning Lady, Transplant, Orphan Black: Echoes, and Revival, among many others.
Samir's work has garnered him several nominations, including a Gemini Award, a Canadian Screen Award, a Directors Guild of Canada Award, and a Prism Prize, in addition to a Canadian Comedy Award win for Cock'd Gunns.
As a skilled director with a keen eye for both nuance and spectacle, Samir continues to bring compelling stories to life on screen.
A member of both the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC),Samir is based in Toronto, where he remains dedicated to pushing creative boundaries with every project he takes on.
