Omid Romal.
Press kit.

Short biography

Omid Romal is a film director and entrepreneur with Afghan roots, based in England. His work spans independent features, documentary, music videos and brand films. He directed the Danish feature Gadens Melodi and the documentary Forever Chapter, and is listed as co-director of The Secret Dimension alongside Arian Romal.

Extended biography

Omid Romal is a film director and entrepreneur with Afghan roots, based in England. His screen work spans independent features, documentary, music videos and commercial projects, with a focus on the people and relationships within each story.

His debut feature, Gadens Melodi, is a Danish crime drama recorded by the Danish Film Institute in 2021. The film received Best Indie Feature Film recognition at Cannes World Film Festival in 2021. Interviews with the festival and Filmmagasinet Ekko discuss the production, his work with actors and his intention to bring authenticity to the dialogue.

Forever Chapter is a documentary directed by Romal, with a public trailer published in 2025 and festival records in 2026. Its subject brings together remembrance, community and a final journey. His project diary describes filming a funeral gathering of around 2,000 motorcycles in a single day.

Romal and Arian Romal are listed as co-directors of The Secret Dimension, featuring Tia Bajpai. His wider portfolio includes music-video direction, shared directing credits, concept work and video production; the filmography identifies the credited role for each project.

Alongside filmmaking, Romal develops technology ventures influenced by family life and practical experience. His portfolio brings together his film work, entrepreneurial projects and personal interests, including a shared passion for motorcycles with his wife.