We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Christian Bitar. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Christian below.

Christian, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

As a student in Prague Film School’s acting program a couple of years ago, I finally worked on my first short film during an elective course after years of only working in front of the camera lens. It didn’t start with one specific moment, but grew organically, piece by piece, like building blocks. I remember walking the beautiful streets of Prague all the time, sometimes just observing people. I’ve always been curious about individuals, their behaviors and even their stories, and I started noticing how people reacted to those who didn’t fit the norm, especially people with intellectual disabilities. Seeing others snicker or laugh behind their backs made me feel a deep sense of anger and sadness. I tried to imagine waking up every day to that kind of reality, where you are constantly met with limitations that crush your self confidence. As someone who struggled with depression, that very thought completely broke me.

This curiosity turned into a serious project that I had already early on named “Release”. I watched documentaries and gathered so much material, hearing stories about depression but also about dreams, goals, and love. I wanted to see the individual rather than the category. This is how Jim was born. I felt a duty to tell his story with care and respect, to honor people instead of humiliating them. It took four years of hard work, research, and personal struggles to finally get the film released. The moment it truly clicked wasn’t the awards, but the premiere, when people who related to Jim told me the film inspired them to tell their own stories and believe in themselves.

I made it, is what I told myself. This project is the very reason I continue telling stories.

Christian, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My name is Christian Bitar, and I am an award-winning actor and filmmaker from Stockholm, Sweden. My work is driven by a deep curiosity about people and the stories we carry that often go unseen. My journey into this craft truly began at Prague Film School, where I immersed myself in their acting program. It was during this time in Prague that I wrote, produced, and acted in my own first short film, “Release.” That project was a pure labor of love and a deeply artistic experience that taught me the power of telling stories from the inside out.

For a long time, I felt a sense of shame about my dream of becoming an actor. Most of my relatives were pursuing secure careers in law or medicine, and I kept my passion to myself because I feared their judgment. However, when I finally opened up about it, I was surprised to receive support and love rather than the cold looks I had expected. This was a turning point for me. I realized that to be a truly great creator, I needed to build a life that is sustainable and balanced, something I am lucky to have learned from my parents early on. I chose to study Business Administration at Stockholm University because I wanted to remove the weight from my shoulders regarding the practical side of life. By mastering the financial and bureaucratic world, I created a holistic and optimal foundation for my craft. Now, I can act and create from a place of freedom, without being weighed down by the stress of the unknown. Thanks to my approach and dedication, I was honored to be named New Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 (this year) in my own municipality, Järfälla.

What sets me apart is this combination of emotional depth and a robust, professional mindset. Through my own projects and a relentless curiosity, I have gained experience in acting, writing, and directing, but also in producing, editing, and even working as a first assistant director. This technical breadth allows me to solve problems more effectively on set and see things from multiple different lenses. I am currently writing my third film and acting in a project called “Faces,” playing the lead role of Victor Tan under the direction of the amazing Oswald Hunter. This project is a perfect example of why I do what I do: I want to print complex feelings and inner thoughts into a moving image that stays with the audience long after the film ends.

When I face rough periods, I use them to strengthen my human understanding rather than letting them weaken me. I also believe that traveling and experiencing different cultures is eye-opening and keeps my thinking objective. I want my followers and working collegues to know that I value the individual over any category. My goal is to always create a bridge of empathy and to honor stories with the care, respect, and honesty they deserve.

Never stop learning and always stay curious.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding aspect is that moment after a film screening when someone comes up to me and says: ‘This story inspired me to not give up and to chase my own dream. Thank you.’

There is something magical about creating something from nothing: whether it’s a narrative or a character I have portrayed, building something that sticks with people and perhaps even changes how they see the world. That’s why I do what I do. That connection is truly the ultimate reward.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

For me, resilience is not some big dramatic event. It is more about the everyday reality of this industry. In 2025 alone, I received between 50 and 100 rejections for everything from acting roles to project financing and even side hustles. On paper, that might look like a lot of failure, but to me, it was just part of the process. Not once did it actually cross my mind to quit. I think true resilience is just that feeling when you realize that even after a hundred no’s, you still have the mindset of asking how you can improve or what you can do better next time. As I said before, it is about staying curious and never stopping the learning process. I want to keep moving forward and growing on this journey. When I do not book something, I make sure that the person writing the no has a hard time doing it. I am not trying to book the part; I am trying to book the room.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://actorcv.me/christianbitar
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianbitarr/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bitar-2a44842b5
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@christianbitarr
• Other: Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10695337/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Image Credits

Katerina Feleniuk