Mehhma Malhi

Director

Mehhma Malhi (she/her) is a director focussed on cultivating empathy through the narratives and characters she presents, bringing ethical dilemmas to the forefront of her stories. Her work levels perspectives, aiming to negotiate conversations with audiences and highlight unheard stories.

Mehhma has experience in philosophy, bioethics, and journalism holding a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Politics from New York University (NYU), a Master of Science in Bioethics from Columbia University, and a MFA in Directing from NIDA. In between directing, she works in production and producing roles for theatre and film companies. 

At NIDA Mehhma was awarded the Animal Logic Entertainment scholarship. Her directorial work includes ALL BOYS By Xavier Hazard (KXT on Broadway & KXT Storytellers Festival), Poof! By Lynn Nottage (Actors Centre Australia and NIDA), Ephemera By Anchuli Felicia King, Dragonfly - Peach Fur Music Video (Triple J), and as assistant director for Jessica Arthur on Kindness (NIDA).

Mehhma's accolades include Excellence in Directing KXT 2024, Dragonfly won Best Australian Music Video in the Prague Music Awards, Best Director in the LA Music Awards, and 2024 London Music Video Festival - Official Selection.

For enquiries regarding Mehhma Malhi please contact us via email or on (02) 9319 7199.