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Ariel Mahler
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Biography
Ariel Mahler is a nonbinary filmmaker, producer, and trans rights advocate. Their most recent film is Flock, a short thriller about a trans couple who get entangled in a lethal cult. Flock is on track to premiere in Summer, 2020. Last year, Ariel released Bad Ally, an irreverent comedy series they co-created with Daquisha Jones. Ariel is inspired by the many trans filmmakers and artists who make work consistently and push boundaries, especially in such a volatile political culture.
Filmography4 titles

Trans in Trumpland
2021Production Assistant
2021Production Assistant

Death and Bowling
2021as Film-within-a-film 'Feminist Director'
2021as Film-within-a-film 'Feminist Director'

You & Me (& Chaz & Rodney)
2025First Assistant Director
2025First Assistant Director

Loud & Longing
2023First Assistant Director
2023First Assistant Director