Shahab Mehrabi is a Swedish‑Iranian Kurdish filmmaker, writer, and actor known for his bold and thought‑provoking short films. Born in Iran and raised in Köping, Sweden, he studied film for five years and has developed a distinctive voice exploring themes of identity, power, globalism, and cultural dynamics in contemporary society.
Mehrabi gained critical recognition early in his career when his short film Götaplatsen #flerochfler won the prestigious Startsladden prize at the Göteborg Film Festival, one of Sweden’s largest arenas for short cinema. The award celebrates innovative voices and challenging storytelling, highlighting his commitment to new narrative forms.
His filmography includes acclaimed shorts such as Krabbad #flerochfler and the recent documentary Farbror Ali och jag (Uncle Ali and I, 2026), which reflects on exile and memory as Mehrabi reconnects with his family’s past through cinematic portraiture.
As a filmmaker based in Gothenburg, Mehrabi continues to push cinematic boundaries, using inventive structure and meta‑narrative approaches to engage audiences with stories that are both personal and universally resonant. He is currently completing his Master’s degree at SKH while developing his debut feature film.
