TIFF Premiere
Film·2023
Echoes of the Cedar
Lead Actress / Producer
A cinematic exploration of identity, memory, and belonging — told through the eyes of a Lebanese woman navigating two worlds. Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Journey
From Vision to the Screen
A career built on courage, craft, and an unshakeable belief in the power of story. Every project a new chapter. Every role a new world.
A Storyteller's Path
Ranim Baroud arrived in Hollywood with a singular mission: to tell stories that had never been told. Drawing on the depth of her Lebanese heritage, the resilience forged in Canada, and the fearless spirit that carried her across continents alone, she built a career that defies easy categorisation.
Her work spans film, television, and digital media — always anchored in authentic human experience, always pushing the boundaries of what a story can be and who gets to tell it.
Career Timeline
Milestones
2018Film
First Feature Role
Landed her first significant feature film role in Los Angeles, marking the beginning of her on-screen career after years of preparation and craft development.
FilmActing
2019Television
Television Breakthrough
Secured a recurring role in a critically acclaimed television series, bringing nuance and depth to a character that resonated with audiences across the country.
TelevisionDrama
2020Producing
First Producing Credit
Stepped behind the camera as a producer for the first time, developing a short film that drew on her Lebanese roots and premiered at an international film festival.
ProducingShort Film
2021Writing
Screenwriting Debut
Wrote and produced an original screenplay exploring the immigrant experience — a deeply personal project that earned recognition from the industry and the diaspora community alike.
WritingOriginal Story
2022Film
Lead Role — Independent Feature
Took on the lead role in an independent feature film, delivering a performance that critics described as 'raw, magnetic, and utterly unforgettable.'
FilmLead Role
2023Producing
Development Deal
Signed a development deal to bring an original series to life — a project rooted in the stories of the Lebanese diaspora, told with honesty, beauty, and fire.
ProducingSeries
2024Legacy & Roots
Connections to the Land of Israel
A profound chapter in her legacy — Ranim's connection to the land of Israel became a defining thread in her identity and creative work. Living in Israel deepened her understanding of ancient civilisations, spiritual heritage, and the complex beauty of a land where history breathes through every stone. This connection enriched her storytelling with new dimensions of belonging, memory, and the universal human search for home.
IsraelLegacyHeritageIdentity
Selected Work
Featured Projects
Critics' Choice
Television·2022
The Long Way Home
Series Regular
A critically acclaimed drama series following the lives of immigrant families in Los Angeles. Ranim's portrayal of Nadia earned widespread praise for its emotional honesty.
Festival Selection
Writing·2021
Between Two Shores
Writer / Producer
An original screenplay about a young Lebanese-Canadian woman who returns to Beirut after the 2020 explosion to find her family and herself. A deeply personal work.
"
I don't just want to be in the room. I want to change what stories the room decides to tell.
— Ranim Baroud
See the Impact
Her work extends beyond the screen. Discover how Ranim is shaping culture and community.
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