HELLO

I’M GHAZAL

Pronounced: /Gəˈzɛl/ /ɛlˈhaˈee/
[ Similar To Gazelle, like the animal. ]

Ghazal Elhaei is an Iranian-Canadian Director, Writer, and Producer. She is a filmmaker who combines strength, foresight, and compassion to create inspiring narratives about underdogs bravely overcoming self-doubt and limitations, encouraging personal growth and liberation.

Her debut short film, Gilded, is now available on Telus Optik TV. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS Vancouver), formerly Women in Film and TV Vancouver. At the core of Ghazal's journey is an unwavering commitment to sharing impactful stories that empower individuals to break free from self-imposed limitations.

Her creative direction within branded content can be seen with globally recognized brands such as Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire, Nespresso, ETSY, Wheat x Disney, and Purdy’s Chocolatier. Elhaei’s career spans business strategy, production logistics and execution, and brand development.

Currently, she is the Producer behind McFly’s Movie House, a weekly film podcast. She also has a non-scripted TV show and political drama pilot currently in the market and is in development for her debut feature.

 favourite things

these are a few of my

Sleeping in. Farmer’s markets. Sunday mornings. Castelvetrano olives. Bar seating, always. Wine from the Alentejo region, Loire Valley or Argentina. Anthony Bourdain and his curiosity for the world. Sunday mornings. Extra Parmesan on everything. Truffle is a nice touch. Glassware with personality. Hats with a pun. Custom playlists. Flower deliveries, just because. Tomato soup with a little bit of ginger. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Audrey Hepburn and (her not so) Funny Face, Shrek and Donkey’s friendship. Tom Hanks opposite Meg Ryan. Thrifting and consignment. Doodling on napkins. New York in the fall. Vancouver in the spring. Paris year-round. Nancy Meyers. The smell of old books. Handwritten notes. Walks by the water. Hour-long phone calls. Charcuterie boards are my love language.