Amirhossein Hatami
Directing
Biography
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.
Known For

"Ending" is a dystopian drama set in a world where a rebellious faction known as The Resistance opposes a tyrannical regime called The Order. The story centres on Arthur Hughes, a legendary rebel leader, who is captured and interrogated by Lieutenant Thomas Bennington, a former comrade turned traitor. The intense, dialogue-driven narrative unfolds in a prison setting, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral complexities of rebellion. As Arthur and Bennington confront their past and ideological differences, the film delves into the psychological and emotional struggles of fighting for freedom in a seemingly hopeless battle.
Ending

Grace, a deaf woman from Lebanon, just got her first job as a graphic designer at a travel agency in London. However, her new colleagues don't know sign language, which leads to many misunderstandings. After a few weeks, Grace has proven herself at work and is invited by her friends to Christmas party. One evening, she sees her friends on the street, but they pretend not to recognize her and quickly hail a taxi. This encounter makes Grace question whether her colleagues only pretend to be nice during work hours. Grace’s best deaf friend from Eritrea - Paula, persuades her to go to a party after all. At the party, she discovers why her colleagues acted as they did outside of work and receives a gift beyond her wildest dreams.
Silent Night

A film shoot is thrown into disarray when six-year-old Emily becomes distressed during an emotionally charged scene. As tensions rise between cast and crew, her mother reveals a buried childhood trauma that has been unintentionally triggered. Confronted with the weight of this revelation, the director must make difficult decisions to protect Emily’s sense of safety and agency while keeping the production on track. In doing so, the set becomes more than a workplace, it becomes a space where trust is rebuilt, boundaries are respected, and a painful memory is gently transformed.
Out of the Blue

On her birthday night, Emily anxiously waits for her father, a military pilot who is away on a mission. Her mother, noticing her awake, enters the room to comfort her. However, a looming truth threatens to overshadow their lives.
The Gift of Life

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.
Somewhere to Stay

A time traveller goes 50 years into the past to interview a guerrilla leader on the eve of their revolution. Her actions risk altering the course of history, forcing her to grapple with what it truly means to do the right thing.