Independent Filmmaker Sina Sahelgozin Completes Post-Production on Psychological Short Film Sunrise
Independent filmmaker Sina Sahelgozin announces completion of his short film Sunrise, a psychological drama exploring war's emotional impact, now ready for international festival submissions.
Tehran, Iran Aug 6, 2026 — Independent filmmaker Sina Sahelgozin, known professionally as SinaSGZ, has officially completed post-production on his latest short film, Sunrise, a psychological drama that examines the emotional toll of war through symbolic and visually driven storytelling. The film is now prepared for submission to international film festivals.
Produced, directed, written, edited, and photographed by Sahelgozin, Sunrise follows a solitary man struggling to preserve hope while enduring the invisible psychological burden of conflict. Rather than relying on conventional dialogue or action, the film communicates its narrative through visual atmosphere, television broadcasts, sound design, and carefully constructed symbolism.
Filmed during the winter of 2026 inside the filmmaker's own living space, Sunrise was intentionally designed as an intimate character study reflecting the emotional isolation experienced by civilians during wartime. The confined location serves both as a physical setting and as a metaphor for psychological imprisonment.
The production emphasizes cinematic realism, natural performances, dramatic lighting, and environmental sound to create an immersive viewing experience. Persian television news broadcasts and selected musical elements reinforce emotional tension while maintaining the film's minimalist narrative structure.
According to the production team, principal photography, editing, color grading, sound design, subtitle preparation, promotional artwork, and final mastering have all been completed. The finished film is now entering its international festival campaign.
Filmmaker's Vision
As an independent filmmaker, Sahelgozin continues to focus on character-driven stories that explore human resilience, mental health, identity, and the emotional consequences of extraordinary circumstances. His approach favors visual expression over exposition, allowing audiences to interpret meaning through imagery and atmosphere.
“Sunrise is a reflection on how war persists long after the fighting stops,” Sahelgozin said. “I wanted to capture the quiet, internal battle that civilians carry, using the intimacy of a single room to mirror the confines of the mind.”
The film represents another step in Sahelgozin's ongoing commitment to independent cinema and international exhibition. The project was developed with global audiences in mind while remaining rooted in universal themes of hope, fear, loneliness, and perseverance.
About the Filmmaker
Sina Sahelgozin is an independent filmmaker whose work centers on psychological storytelling, cinematic realism, and visually driven narratives. His films explore emotional dimensions of human experience through minimal dialogue, symbolic imagery, and immersive soundscapes. His current project, Sunrise, marks his latest contribution to independent international cinema as it begins its festival journey.
Additional information about the filmmaker is available on his official website, and his professional profile can be viewed on IMDb. Details about the film itself are available on its IMDb title page. For production updates and behind-the-scenes content, follow Instagram or visit his Film Freeway profile.