Gabriel Bihina Arrahnio is a German- Cameroonian filmmaker based in Berlin, with a BA in Directing at the Film University Babelsberg, Gabriel has already made significant strides in his career, showcasing his dedication and versatility as a filmmaker. Starting as a commercial director and winning the Young directors awards for his short film SHAME, Gabriel then successfully switched to film school and expanded his portfolio by co-directing two TV series. He co-directed a documentary series for RTL Plus, as well as a fictional series for ZDF- Neo, demonstrating his ability to navigate both non-fictional and narrative storytelling. His short films have also earned widespread recognition, screening at acclaimed festivals such as BFI Flare, Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand, Interfilm Berlin and many others. Among his works, I WAS NEVER REALLY HERE stands out, having been nominated for the German Short Film Awards and winning multiple accolades during its run across international festivals.
Recently, Gabriel has been accepted onto the 2026 Cannes T-Port TalentBridge programme, which is an intensive workshop designed to empower filmmakers and provide them with the tools to navigate the festival and market effectively.
He is currently channelling his passion and experience into the development of his debut feature film.
He was awarded German Federal Film Funding [https://www.ffa.de/ffa-english.html] for the development of his first feature film screenplay A QUIET SUMMER. The film follows Sam, an Afro-German teenager, who feels pressured by his parents to take over the family guesthouse. The local sports club is his only escape, where a coach recognizes his talent and offers him a glimpse of a life beyond their expectations. But when Karim, a mysterious new worker, arrives, their encounter awakens something Sam has long suppressed forcing him to confront who he truly wants to become.
Filmography
2025
HOUSE OF BELLEVUE
TV Series 6 x 45min
Genre: Comedy
ZDF Neo
2025
BETWEEN LIGHT & DARKNESS
Shortfilm 23 min
Genre: Drama
2023
FAMILY OF CHOICE
Doc TV Series 7 x 30 min
Genre: Comedy/Drama
RTL +
2022
I WAS NEVER REALLY HERE
Shortfilm 23min
Genre: Drama
2022
THE DEVIL INSIDE ME
Short film 5 min
Genre: Drama
2022
CAN YOU SEE ME
shortfilm: 8 min
Genre: Drama
2021
THE GREATEST SIN
Shortfilm – Documentary 25 min
Genre: Drama
2020
BLACK BOYS DON’T CRY
Shortfilm: 3 min
Genre: Drama
2019
SHAME
Shortfilm: 3 min
Genre: Drama