Rehad started out in the film and TV business by producing and directing inserts for currents affairs shows over 20 years ago, garnering the necessary TV hours to take on more ambitious projects in 2000 he began producing and directing documentaries and his focus since then has been investigative, socio-political and historical genres.

He has a Master’s degree in history from Wits University. His prolific output has recently garnered him an Honorary Research Associate position at the University of Johannesburg. He is a fellow of the AVEA producer programme that was supported, he has a post-graduate diploma in documentary development and production from Eurodoc. In addition, he has undergone training through the SEDIBA and advanced producer training programme.

Rehad is known for his uncompromising approach both to TV and cinema, his directorial work has been critically acclaimed locally and internationally and is one of South Africa’s most awarded filmmakers. Awards include an International Emmy and two wins for the best documentary at One World, Prague. The title Miners Shot Down garnered a total of 28 prizes. He has several SAFTAs for his drama a d documentary work

He is a greenfield producer par excellence and is famed for his ability to build multiple partnerships around his films not only among donor bodies but perhaps more importantly through co-producing among fellow producers and international broadcasters. This signals one of his stands out strengths so critical to filmmaking, the art of collaboration.