Shorna Abedin is a Bangladeshi independent filmmaker and visual artist whose work explores psychological depth, social awareness, and the hidden emotional fractures within modern society. Through symbolic storytelling and visually driven narratives, her films examine themes such as trauma, fear, moral conflict, oppression, and silent human suffering.
Working primarily within experimental and minimalist cinema, Shorna blends cinematic symbolism with psychological realism to create films that invite reflection rather than deliver direct answers. Her storytelling emphasizes atmosphere, metaphor, and visual composition, encouraging audiences to confront uncomfortable truths about human behavior and collective denial.
Her films have received 83 Official Selections at international film festivals on FilmFreeway, reflecting growing recognition of her distinctive artistic voice in independent cinema.
Her notable works include The Axe (2026), When Flowers Learn to Hide (2026), Faded Smile (2026), Quit Now (2026), Ibrahim (2026), The Last Page of Troy (2026), and Evil Eye (2025)—each exploring different dimensions of human psychology, social conditioning, and emotional resilience.
Shorna Abedin holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from National University, Bangladesh, a background that informs her narrative sensitivity and symbolic storytelling. Alongside filmmaking, she integrates digital and traditional art practices into her visual language, creating a distinctive cinematic aesthetic.
She believes cinema is not merely entertainment but a medium of social awakening—one that reveals suppressed emotions, challenges normalized violence, and encourages audiences to question the invisible structures shaping human behavior.