Arash Sedighi is an Iranian-British filmmaker and screenwriter based in Northern England. His narrative work primarily explores themes of immigration, childhood, and the refugee experience.
Early life and education Born in Iran, Sedighi's family fled the Iran-Iraq War in 1986. They eventually relocated to Malmö, Sweden, when Sedighi was four years old. Prior to his filmmaking career, he earned a PhD from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Career Sedighi's cinematic projects frequently draw on his background and personal experiences as a refugee. He wrote and directed the 2025 semi-autobiographical short film Holding Onto Home, which follows a young Iranian boy adjusting to a new school in the United Kingdom. The 14-minute project was selected for the 2025 Norwich Film Festival and was an official selection at the Manchester Film Festival.
His other directorial work includes the 2026 narrative short I Will Meet You There, produced by Kardar Studios. Additionally, Sedighi co-wrote White Privilege, a dark comedy short designed to challenge traditional casting norms within British genre films.
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External links
Holding Onto Home – Official website Holding Onto Home on Letterboxd