Shawana’s ‘The Road to My Father’ releases today on Father’s Day

Coinciding with International Father’s Day, filmmaker Shawana’s short film “The Road to My Father” has been released today on the Humbleverse YouTube channel.
Born and raised in Sweden with roots in Bangladesh, Shawana has steadily built a reputation for telling deeply personal stories that explore themes of memory, identity, relationships and belonging. Her latest work, “The Road to My Father”, has already garnered international recognition, earning selections and screenings at film festivals across Canada, the United States, Sweden, Russia, Italy and India.

Reflecting on the significance of the project, Shawana said in a press statement, “‘The Road to My Father’ is a journey that began long before the camera started rolling. Through this film, I wanted to revisit memories and ask questions I had carried for years. Releasing the film on Father’s Day makes the moment even more meaningful. I hope that after watching the film, some viewers will be reminded of their fathers, some may sit down to watch it with them, and others may find a part of themselves in the journey.”
 

The short film has enjoyed a successful festival run, becoming a finalist at the Sweden Film Awards 2026 and receiving an Honorable Mention at the Stockholm City Film Festival 2026. It was also officially selected for several international festivals, including A Taste of Theatre (USA), International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto, Dhaka International Film Festival, International Kolkata Short Film Festival, Kerala Short Film Festival, Goa Short Film Festival, Himachal Short Film Festival, West Bengal Short Film Festival, Soundscreen Film Festival in Ravenna, Italy, and Short Shot Fest.

“The Road to My Father” was directed and edited by Shawana, with cinematography by Tariqul Shuvo, sound by Rajesh Saha, music by Avishek Bhattacharjee, and colour grading by Snigdho Shariar. Asibur Rahman Moon served as line producer, while Nahid Hasan, Partho Paulinews and Folia worked as associate producers. Shawana also served as the film’s executive producer and producer.

Earlier this year, Shawana’s web film “Mystery in Bloom” was released on the streaming platform Bongo during the Valentine’s season. Through both fiction and personal storytelling, the filmmaker continues to explore intimate human experiences that resonate across cultures and generations.

“The Road to My Father” is now available to watch on Shawana’s independent production house, Humbleverse YouTube channel.