Aysha Arif is a Washington, DC–based documentary filmmaker, director, and creative producer whose work explores history, identity, power, and the human stories behind the headlines.

She directed The Madams of DC, a documentary examining the lives of three women whose stories reveal a lesser-known side of Washington’s history. The film received four Capital Emmy Award nominations for historical and cultural storytelling, writing, editing, and sound.

Her current projects include Missing Mamta, a feature documentary in development examining the disappearance of a Virginia nurse and mother, and the community seeking answers.

With a background spanning documentary filmmaking, visual journalism, and creative production, Aysha brings an investigative eye and a cinematic approach to stories that challenge assumptions and illuminate overlooked perspectives.