Robin Riad is an Egyptian-Canadian Toronto-based experimental filmmaker and animator. Robin works primarily with analog mediums, specifically 16mm and Super8. She experiments with different modes of processing and direct animation for her films. She explores themes of gender, sexuality, chronic illness, and social commentary.

Robin Riad is an Egyptian-Canadian Toronto-based experimental filmmaker, animator and artist. Robin works primarily with analog mediums, specifically 16mm, Super8, and Regular 8mm film. She experiments with different modes of processing and direct animation for her films. An avid filmmaker, she devotes her time to organizations such as the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, as well as film festivals such as Toronto Arab Film and the8fest Small-Gauge Film Festival. As one of the technicians at the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT), she supports many artists and independent filmmakers with their arts practice.

Hello! I'm Robin Riad, lab technician, and current Technical Adminstrator at LIFT. I am currently open to collaborating on artistic projects that relate to analog mediums. I am proficient in many post-production softwares, various film gauges, and various digital, video, and analog equipment.