“Welcome Home” (2017)

"A beautifully shot short film operating on multiple levels. It subtly explores
cultural presumptions and finds humor in purposefully misfired cross-communication."

— Noël Wells, Actor, Writer and Director
(“Master of None”, “SNL”, “Mr. Roosevelt”)

Set in the North of Norway, an Iranian refugee couple invite two Jehovah's Witnesses in when they knock on their door.

Short fiction, 16min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/co-grading/sound mix)


Festivals/awards/screenings:
- Tribeca Film Festival, US, 2018.
- Chicago International Film Festival, US, 2018.
- Vimeo Festival and Awards, US, 2020 (Winner of “Best of the Year, Comedy”).
- RiverRun International Film Festival, US, 2018 (Winner of “Special Jury Prize”).
- Palm Springs International ShortFest, US, 2018.
- The Norwegian Short Film Festival, Norway, 2018.
- Tromsø International Film Festival, Norway, 2018
- Short of the Week, US, 2019.
- Athens film + video Film Festival, US, 2018
- Sarasota Film Festival, US, 2018.
- Anchorage International Film Festival, US, 2018.
- Lillehammer International Student Film Festival, Norway, 2018.
- Sofia Independent Film Festival, Bulgaria, 2017.
- Portland Film Festival, US, 2017.
- North x North Festival, US, 2019.
- Femme Filmmakers Festival, UK, 2020 (Winner of “Best Script”).

A young Chinese backpacker visits a small Norwegian village, and stays with a host he's found through a Homestay app. He soon discovers that he has to make a difficult decision.
(This film is currently in its festival run.)

Short fiction, 14min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/grading)

Festivals/awards/screenings:
- Palm Springs International ShortFest, US, 2021
- Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, Japan, 2021
- Rhode Island International Film Festival, 2021 (winner of Director’s Choice Award)
- The Norwegian Short Film Festival, Norway, 2021
- New Orleans Film Festival, US, 2021
- Vienna Shorts, Austria, 2021

“Welcome Home” (2017)

Set in the North of Norway, an Iranian refugee couple invite
two Jehovah's Witnesses in when they knock on their door.

Short fiction, 16min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/co-grading/sound mix)

Full film:

“Customs” (2021)

A young Chinese backpacker visits a small Norwegian village, and stays with a host he's found through a Homestay app. He soon discovers that he has to make a difficult decision.
(This film is currently in its festival run.)

Short fiction, 14min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/grading)

Trailer:

A young Chinese backpacker visits a small Norwegian village, and stays with a host he's found through a Homestay app. He soon discovers that he has to make a difficult decision.
(This film is currently in its festival run.)

Short fiction, 14min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/grading)

“Welcome Home” (2017)

Set in the North of Norway, an Iranian refugee couple invite
two Jehovah's Witnesses in when they knock on their door.

Short fiction, 16min
Director/Writer/Editor
(+ producer/casting/co-grading/sound mix)


Full film:

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