Somewhere to Stay (2023)

15min | Short Fiction

IRAN

Director, Writer & Producer:

Amirhossein Hatami

Concealing a devastating secret about his daughter, a father has told everyone that she is missing, while pretending to search for her alongside his son. They venture into an abandoned forest to ensure the secrecy remains hidden. The son, unable to bear the burden of this concealed truth any longer and weary of his father’s behavior and beliefs, takes a step that profoundly impacts their family’s life.

Achievements

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Amirhossein Hatami

Director | Writer | Producer

Amirhossein Hatami is an Iranian filmmaker, writer, editor, and visual storyteller based in London. He hold an M.A. in Filmmaking from the London Film Academy in 2024 and have worked on a wide range of short films in roles including directing, writing, editing, and cinematography.

His short films Somewhere to Stay and The Gift of Life have been selected at numerous international festivals, with Somewhere to Stay alone screening at over 50 festivals and winning several awards. In addition to his creative work, he founded Simorgh Film Distribution, a platform dedicated to helping short films gain the visibility and recognition they truly deserve.