Short Film
İLEF'TEYİM
İlef'teyim, a short film that tells the shared story of thousands of international students. The film conveys what it means to adapt to a new educational environment, a different language, and an academic system filled with theoretical challenges in a foreign country. It follows the story of "Osama," an international student dreaming of studying cinema and getting lost in the world of cameras. However, the reality he encounters is far different from his expectations. Instead of practical courses and creative production, he is surrounded by complex theoretical lectures and academic texts.
Gidiş-Dönüş
Migrating from village to city, Fatma struggles to hold on to a lonely urban life. Her brother, meanwhile, lives peacefully in the village, intertwined with nature and community. As the contrast between their lifestyles deepens, Fatma’s return to her village becomes possible only through death. A single sentence spoken at her graveside sums it all up: "Was your return meant to be your departure?"
Rumination
The short film Rumination delves into the fraught inner world of Sandy, a young woman locked in a turbulent struggle with her own self-image. The short film powerfully visualizes her battle with self-doubt and negativity through her relationship with her reflection. For Sandy, the mirror offers only a distorted and unwelcome portrait of her perceived flaws and weaknesses.
Balkon
The movie revolves around a touching story of longing and misunderstanding. The story follows an elderly woman who yearns for her past relationship with her husband and her efforts to reconnect with him. The film highlights the challenges of communication and how over time, barriers can be created between loved ones.
