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Human Conflict. High Stakes. The Unexpected.
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On a freezing winter day, a young boy sits in the front seat of a parked car by a frozen lake as his father leaves to retrieve forgotten fishing gear. Alone and anxious, he watches the world around him shift in ways he cannot control. Decades later, recent events reopen old wounds, and the weight of memory and trauma resurfaces, shaping a life haunted by what was seen, and what was left unspoken. A tense, atmospheric exploration of memory, silence, and the lasting impact of childhood experience.
Short films & documentary
On a freezing winter day, a young boy sits in a parked car as his father fetches fishing gear. Alone, he witnesses a moment that will haunt him for decades. A tense, atmospheric story of memory, trauma, and the unspoken.
Honey, I'm Home! explores the tension between holding on to the past and embracing change. The story examines attachment, memory, and the courage it takes to move forward, highlighting love, connection, and the fear of letting go.
This documentary follows Linus, who grew up in a tough environment where the odds were rarely in his favor. He found refuge in Muay Thai, gaining discipline, resilience, and purpose. Today, he guides youth, helping them discover focus, structure, and a new path forward. A story of redemption and second chances.
Daniel Mahzonni filmed the entire movie in one continuous take, intensifying the sense of urgency and emotional realism. The movie portrays how the fear of losing a loved one can drive someone to overcome addiction by making them realize what truly matters and what they risk losing if they don't change.
Official poster art for each film — available for press & festival use
I direct films driven by human conflict, high-stakes decisions, and the unexpected consequences that follow. My work explores tension, control, and characters pushed to their limits.
Daniel Mahzonni is a director and screenwriter specializing in drama and thriller, with a focus on psychological tension and human behavior. His films blend emotional depth with cinematic scale, exploring the silences between words, the weight of memory, and the landscapes that shape identity.
Specializing in performance-driven storytelling, Mahzonni combines naturalistic direction with visually disciplined filmmaking. His latest film, Cold Pigs '83, received five awards at a local film festival in Falun, including Best Director and Best Film.
With a foundation in production and execution, Mahzonni holds an M.S. in Business Analytics and Project Management from UConn and is an Avid Certified Specialist in Media Composer and Pro Tools. Bilingual in English and Swedish, he works seamlessly across international productions.
Based in Scandinavia Working Internationally
