Rafi Wahbi

An independent Syrian artist based between Dubai and Madrid, he is an actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, as well as the owner and managing director of RLBW.

He began his artistic career as a stage and television actor before moving into screenwriting and directing for theatre, television, and cinema. Throughout his career, he has created a body of work distinguished by strong dramatic structure and a distinctive visual sensibility.

His drama and film projects explore the social and political realities of the region through a bold and deeply human perspective. Among his notable works are We Will Return Shortly, Al Arrab: The Eastern Club, Halawat Al Rouh, and Without Restriction. His writing is recognized for its ability to blend complex characters with high-stakes narratives, while incorporating humanistic nuances that reflect the individual's struggle within a changing society.

His realist works have been featured at Arab and international film festivals and have received both critical acclaim and audience appreciation, establishing him as an independent creative voice committed to renewing Arab visual storytelling and presenting stories from the Middle East through a perspective that is both deeply human and universally resonant.