Shir Ariya
Directing
Biography
Shir Ariya is a UK-based filmmaker from Thailand, currently studying on the Directing Fiction course at The NFTS. Director of dark comedy short films 'The Stain' and 'I'm Interesting I Swear'. Writing credits include 'The Farm' and 'The Bull'.
Known For

Calvin and Hanna's relationship comes under threat when their Brazilian holiday resort turns out to be an experimental therapy centre.
The Farm

Instead of telling a newly diagnosed 5-year-old son that he has Leukaemia; Brian tells Arthur that the chemotherapy will give him superpowers. In a battle to keep them both positive, Brian is haunted by his lie as he struggles to find hope
Saving Art

Crab No. 7 follows Jennifer, a controlling mother who interferes in her nine-year-old daughter's audition in order to live out her own dreams.
Crab No. 7

Cyriel and Marie, a childless married couple, live on an isolated farm. Their laborious, monotonous lives are turned upside down when a highly virile bull is brought onto their farm. While Cyriel is determined to impregnate their cows, Marie develops an unlikely attraction to the bull.
The Bull

A young woman is literally haunted by her future at her university graduation party.
Happy Graduation!

An immigrant unable to speak the local language, Mya works as a dishwasher in a busy restaurant. One night at the end of her shift, Mya finds a homeless man in need of medical assistance behind the restaurant. After managing to get help for the homeless man, a miscommunication with a police officer leads to a series of intense situations. In order to place the audience in the perspective of an immigrant, the entire film is spoken in a fictitious language.
A Film in Another Language

An absurdist comedy about a man whose life turns upside down when he becomes feverishly obsessed with a mysterious stain.
The Stain

An isolated screenwriter struggles to find true connection in her personal and professional life.
I'm Interesting I Swear

A young man must confront the uncontrollable urge to scratch his neck.
The Itch
Charlie is still mourning her recent break-up when she meets her friend Werther for a coffee. As she confides in him, their conversation takes an awkwardly flirtatious turn.