About Distorted PicturesDistorted Pictures is a Swedish film production company with a decade of experience crafting bold and award-winning stories. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling, our films have been celebrated on the global stage, screening at prestigious A-class film festivals such as Berlinale, Cannes, and Rotterdam.Driven by a commitment to innovation and authenticity, we specialize in exploring compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. At Distorted Pictures, we believe in the transformative power of cinema to challenge perspectives and ignite conversations.
Meet the Producers
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Producer, Director
Co-FounderDirector & Producer
Babak was born in Tehran and is based in Stockholm. He’s been making films since 2011, often exploring themes like identity, migration, and family.
His work has been shown at festivals around the world.
Selected works as Director:
Stå upp, sitt ner (2024), Fragments (2023), This Is Not My Story (2019), Nailed to the Ground (2011)
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Producer, Co-Founder
Sina has produced several shorts and features.
He was born in Tehran and lives in Stockholm. He recently produced 1001 Frames, which premiered at Berlinale 2025.
Selected works:
Snake Milkers and the Miserable Lady (2025) (Feature), 1001 Frames (2025)(Feature), Sunshine Express (2025)(Feature)
Zomorrod (2023)(Short)
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rene studied animation at Konstfack (2003-2005) and graduated from the Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts (2012-2015) with a Bachelor of Arts in Documentary Filmmaking and (2021-2023) with a Master in fiction direction. A selection of films include: Killing R, 2024 (official selection Göteborgs film festival 2024), I wanted a family, 2021 (Awarded at Tempo Short doc) They call me Navy, 2020, Pinocchio Without a Nose, 2012, (awarded Tempo New Doc) and The Brightest Star (2005, awarded 1:st Prize at the November Film Festival).