He studied Cinema, Theatre and Psychology in Lebanon and then received intense film training with Abbas Kiarostami in South Korea at the Asian Film Academy. He underwent different filmmaking experiences in Serbia, Germany, Morocco and Egypt in writing and directing. He has written and directed four independent short films so far and his previous film Roubama was an official selection in Locarno Film Festival. His new film Bonboné premiered in Toronto International Film Festival last year. Rakan is currently writing the script of his first feature film.