SERVANT OF SHATT

DIRECTED BY MEHRAB MOGHADAM & ALI MOCHASBE

HORROR | FOLK

Iran

19′

2026
SYNOPSIS
When a mysterious outsider is found at sea by a young fisherman named Khalid , The villagers blame the stranger for their misfortunes and demand a sacrifice. Torn between  his conscience and his village’s ancient practices, Khalid faces a hard decision, forced to choose between honoring the elder’s command or risking everything to save a life.
DIRECTED BY Mehrab Moghadam & Ali Mochasbe PRODUCED BY Javad Moghadam Ali Mochasbe Mehrab Moghadam Arash Tavakoli WRITTEN BY Ali Mochasbe Mehrab Moghadam WITH Ahmad Hayavi Badralsadat Berenjani Ali Usseni Alain DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Ali Hosseinzadeh EDITOR Hassan Kouchaki SET DESIGNER Melika Gholami COSTUME DESIGNER Saeedeh Asghari MUSIC Payam Azadi VFX ARTIST Mohammad Vayezi GRAPHIC Shirin Ekhlasi MAKE UP & HAIR Behnam Moayerian

AWARDS AND SELECTIONS

10. Bolton International Film Festival
WORLD PREMIERE
2026 - BAFTA ® QUALIFYING

MEHRAB MOGHADAM & ALI MOCHASBE
BIO

 

Mehrab Moghadam Shad (born June, 2001, in Iran) is a passionate Iranian filmmaker dedicated to discovering innovative and engaging ways to tell authentic stories. He recently completed his studies in Directing in Cinema at the University of Art (Tehran).Mehrab made his directorial debut with The Sickness Unto Death 2022 and has now directed his second film, Servant of Shott. His work explores unique narrative structures and visual storytelling techniques, reflecting his deep commitment to cinematic artistry.
Ali Mochasbe is an Austria-based artist who began his career as a theater actor and director at the age of 15. Since then, he has been involved in numerous artistic projects across various disciplines. He has written several scripts, worked on multiple short films, and is also active in photography and installations. His work explores diverse artistic expressions, blending visual storytelling with immersive experiences.
2025
SERVANT OF SHATT (Horror/Folk, 19', IR)
2022
THE SICKNESS UNTO DEATH