Elham Ehsas
Elham Ehsas is an award-winning writer and director, based between Kabul and London. His work in Film and TV is characterised by its stylish, cinematic approach and thought-provoking storytelling.
As a refugee who fled the Taliban at the age of 10, Elham has developed a style for telling rich ethnic-driven stories that are not often seen on our screens and his work often explores themes of culture, identity, and home.
Elham's debut short film, Our Kind of Love was BAFTA long-listed in 2019 and has been screened at festivals worldwide. The film has garnered over 3.1 million views on YouTube to date. His new film Yellow is currently doing the festival circuit and has so far played at 14 Oscar and BAFTA Qualifying festivals.
Elham is also part of BAFTA Connect, a prestigious three-year mentorship scheme by BAFTA. He was also part of the 2023 cohort for Zurich Film Academy.
In addition to his work as a writer and director, Elham is also an accomplished actor. He made his acting debut in the internationally acclaimed film The Kite Runner and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, and the final season of Showtime's Homeland. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End, and New York productions of The Jungle. Elham will next be seen in Shantaram and the second season of Little America, both for Apple TV.
As a refugee who fled the Taliban at the age of 10, Elham has developed a style for telling rich ethnic-driven stories that are not often seen on our screens and his work often explores themes of culture, identity, and home.
Elham's debut short film, Our Kind of Love was BAFTA long-listed in 2019 and has been screened at festivals worldwide. The film has garnered over 3.1 million views on YouTube to date. His new film Yellow is currently doing the festival circuit and has so far played at 14 Oscar and BAFTA Qualifying festivals.
Elham is also part of BAFTA Connect, a prestigious three-year mentorship scheme by BAFTA. He was also part of the 2023 cohort for Zurich Film Academy.
In addition to his work as a writer and director, Elham is also an accomplished actor. He made his acting debut in the internationally acclaimed film The Kite Runner and has since appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including Brad Pitt's War Machine, Netflix's Young Wallander, and the final season of Showtime's Homeland. He has also performed on stage in the Young Vic, West End, and New York productions of The Jungle. Elham will next be seen in Shantaram and the second season of Little America, both for Apple TV.
Films on Vurchel
2023
Yellow
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Story
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