Rahim Handy
Birthday: December 16, 1981
Rahim Handy is a Dallas-based commercial producer, documentary director, cinematographer, and founder of Clear Motion Films. His work spans documentary film, branded content, broadcast media, educational media, and social impact storytelling. Over the course of his career, Rahim has produced and contributed to thousands of video projects for corporations, educational institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and media organizations. His credits include cinematography on TV One's Unsung featuring Lyfe Jennings, documentary work on the feature documentary Get Back Up featuring the band Blue October, and production contributions to projects involving major artists, public figures, and nationally recognized organizations. Rahim has produced commercial and promotional campaigns for Dallas County Colleges, the Military Yellow Ribbon Program, healthcare organizations, universities, community initiatives, and public awareness campaigns. His work has also supported award-winning productions recognized by the Addy Awards, Clio Awards, Remi Awards, and Telly Awards. A graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, Rahim earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts and was recognized as an Undergraduate Research Scholar, Internship Scholar, and multiple-time Dean's List recipient. He also studied audio production through Berklee College of Music, developing a foundation in storytelling through sound and post-production. Rahim specializes in commercial production and documentary filmmaking through Clear Motion Films. His recent documentary work includes Becoming Taylor, an official selection of the Oak Cliff Film Festival. He is also directing and producing multiple feature documentary projects, including The Dream Chaser and Faith in the Fire, stories centered on identity, resilience, family, justice, and social change. Rahim is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Documentary Production and Studies at the University of North Texas, continuing to create films that elevate underrepresented voices while exploring the human stories that shape communities and culture. (May 2026)
