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I like exploring themes of self-discovery, longing, faith and doubt, complex interpersonal relationships, and loneliness, often with a more introspective tone, in a world where reality is slightly heightened. That is where I most often find truth.
Country: Sweden
GUSTAV WÄRN is a writer, director and producer from Stockholm, Sweden. Whether it be directing drama or commercials, Gustav’s films often sit at the intersection of raw realism and heightened reality. In drama he likes exploring themes of self-discovery, longing, faith and doubt, complex interpersonal relationships, and loneliness, often with a more introspective tone. In commercials, his work is often high paced, bubbling with life, with a firm sense of people and the quirks and specific flaws that make us human. Texture and imperfection plays a central role in his work. Anything that is too neat or polished doesn’t interest him. With grit and nerve, Gustav creates stories and worlds that feel raw and real, with elevated elements that bring an interesting contrast of magical realism. A self-taught filmmaker since the age of 15, Gustav honed his craft independently before furthering his education at Prague Film School in the Czech Republic. With a diverse portfolio, he has directed 15 short films to date, including notable works such as Stella by Starlight (2026), Do You See When Things Change (2025) and Existence, Fragmented (2024). His work has screened at BAFTA- and BIFA-qualifying festivals and has received recognition both nationally and internationally. Awards include Best Short Film Audience Award at Novemberfestivalen and multiple Best Cinematography and Screenplay awards.
Three absurd, seemingly unrelated stories each tell a different tale about people processing grief, and...
