TUNNEL

A solitary figure moves toward an overwhelming light at the end of an abstract tunnel. Yet despite its presence, comfort remains elusive. Blending symbolic imagery with psychological exploration, TUNNEL examines the paradox of hope that can be seen but no longer felt. The work invites audiences into a suspended space between despair and possibility, where meaning remains uncertain and the journey itself becomes the destination.

  • Shorna Abedin
    Director
  • Shorna Abedin
    Writer
  • Shorna Abedin
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Music Video, Short
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 22 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 7, 2026
  • Country of Origin:
    Bangladesh
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Shorna Abedin

Shorna Abedin is a multidisciplinary visual artist, filmmaker, and author whose work explores consciousness, memory, existential inquiry, and the hidden dimensions of human experience. Through the fusion of visual art, experimental filmmaking, and symbolic storytelling, Abedin creates works that challenge conventional perception and invite deeper reflection on the human condition.

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Director Statement

TUNNEL emerged from a question that has followed me for years: What happens when hope remains visible, yet emotionally inaccessible?
We often associate light with healing, certainty, and redemption. However, human experience is rarely that simple. There are moments when every external sign points toward hope, while internally we remain lost. I wanted to explore that contradiction through a visual language built on symbolism rather than narrative.
The tunnel represents a psychological passage formed by memory, doubt, expectation, and unresolved questions. The solitary figure stands not only for an individual but for a universal human experience—the search for meaning in moments when certainty disappears.
Rather than offering answers, TUNNEL creates a space for contemplation. It invites viewers to inhabit uncertainty and confront the distance between seeing hope and truly feeling it.