Mahdokht Mahmoudabadi is a New York–based editor originally from Iran, specializing in archival documentaries. With a strong commitment to telling underrepresented stories, she brings both a sharp editorial eye and a distinct cultural perspective to her work. A classically trained musician, Mahdokht blends artistic sensitivity with technical precision, crafting emotionally resonant narratives. Her most recent feature, The Encampments, received a Special Mention Award at CPH:DOX and enjoyed successful theatrical runs in the U.S. and internationally. She is a 2025 Berlinale Talents participant, selected for the esteemed Edit Studio, and has contributed to several Emmy-nominated documentaries, including Turning Point (Netflix) and The Man Who Feeds Gaza’s Children (Business Insider).
Selected Clients and Collaborators
HBO, Netflix, Hulu, AppleTV. Art21, The New Yorker, Google, Business Insider, Art Collector, New York Times, American Academy of Pediatrics, C-CAP, The End Fund,The New School, RAVA, SVA & Change Media Group