Out of the Blue (2026)

16min | Short Fiction

United Kingdom

Director: Amirhossein Hatami

Writer: Andrew Morton & Amirhossein Hatami

Produced by SHY FILMS

A film shoot is disrupted when six-year-old Emily becomes distressed during an emotional scene, revealing a childhood trauma her mother never expected to resurface. Faced with a difficult choice, the director must protect Emily's safety and agency while keeping the production alive, transforming the set into a place of trust, healing, and respect.

Achievements

Amirhossein Hatami

Director | Writer | Producer

Amirhossein Hatami (born July 18, 1993, Iran) is a filmmaker with an academic background bridging engineering and cinema. He holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tehran (2019) and a diploma in Filmmaking from Hilaj Film School (2020).

In 2023, he directed his debut short film, Somewhere to Stay, which was selected for more than 60 international film festivals and received 10 awards. In September 2023, he further advanced his filmmaking practice by undertaking a Master’s programme at the London Film Academy. "Out of the Blue" marks his third short film.