Monthly Archives: June 2010

Documentary Project Development Workshop

Workshop, Panel, Seminar, Talk, Conversation (2009- ) June 28, 2010 Leave a comment

One of the events of DOCUMENTARIST which is “Documentary Project Development Workshop” in cooperation with docİstanbul and MAFM (Mithat Alam Film Center) was held on the 27th of June 2010 at MAFM in University of Bosphorus. The participants discussed  the 5 different projects that were presented by their directors.

Can Candan who is one of founders of docİstanbul was the chairman of the workshop with the moderators director Berke Baş, director Elif Ergezen and Nil Perçinler. I believe this workshop was very productive not only for the project owners but also for all participants. Here are the projects and directors:

“Bir Birikimin Hikâyesi Birikim Degisi Belgeseli” (Director: Özgür Yıldız). “Büyük Valide Han” (Director: Burak Sevingen), “Görünmeyen Emek” (Directors: Güliz Sağlam ve Feryal Saygılıgil) Paleyi (Director: Rodi Yüzbaşı) ve “Ölümsüz Mari’nin Kısa Hikâyesi” (Director: Özgür Yaşaroğlu)

As participants we gave suggestions about their projects’ aim, the path to follow, the editing methods would be preferred etc. and we asked questions as well. All the participants were keen to see developing periods, progress of the projects promised to each other for meeting the next workshop.

Documentary Filmmaking In Balkans

Workshop, Panel, Seminar, Talk, Conversation (2009- ) June 27, 2010 Leave a comment

“Documentary Filmaking in Balkans” panel meeting held on the 25th of June 2010, in Akbank Sanat, Beyoğlu. It was very useful for all the documentary filmmakers both young and old generation from Turkey. Many thanks to Documentarist organizators Necati Sönmez, Emel Çelebi and the panelists. Participants were Martichka Bozhilova (Director of Balkan Documentary Center), Dimitri Eipides (Director of Thessaloniki Documentary Festival & Thessaloniki International Film Festival), Rada Sesic (Sarajevo Film Festival, curator of the documentary section), Veton Nurkollari (Director of DokuFest, Kosovo), Julio Soto (Producer and director of “My Beautiful Dacia”). Panel moderator was director Emel Çelebi who won the Best Balkanian Documentary Film Award last year with her film “Sisters of Lillith’s”.

At first, Balkan Documentary Center (BDC) which is a new initiative based in Sofia was introduced to the audiences. Panelists discussed about the importancy of BDC which includes project development, finding co-producer, distribution and regional cooperation for  Balkanian documentary filmmakers.

During the event, Turkish filmmakers were invited to the most important documentary film festivals in the region such as  Sarajevo Film Festival, Thessaloniki Documentary Festival and  DokuFest by festivals’ directors. Then we watched some trailers such as “Run For Life” ( directed by  Mladen Maticevic), “Ken Lee” (a documentary is created by internet users) which are succesful and well known documentaries  all around the world. We also had a chance to take participants’  opinions about these documentaries and some essential tips about how to make a good documentary.

I think Rada Sesic’s words were one of the best advices for filmmakers who make film in every genre: “We have to support each others. Because good films situmulate the good ones.”

COASTLANDERS 8 to 8 is on Cine 5 TV Channel

8'den 8'e SAHİLDEKİLER (COASTLANDERS 8 to 8), Broadcasting, Events June 26, 2010 Comments: 2

8’den 8’e SAHİLDEKİLER / COASTLANDERS 8 to 8 will be broadcast on “Kısa Metraj” (Short Metrage) Programme in Cine 5 TV ChannelSunday June 27, 2010 at 13:40 p.m. Programme will replay at 01:15 a.m.

-from the set- COASTLANDERS 8 to 8

Here are the short films: 8’den 8’e SAHİLDEKİLER / COASTLANDERS 8 to 8 Orkide ÜNSÜR – 2009 5 LİRA Serhat KARAASLAN – 2009 SU TANESİ Oğuzhan KAYA – 2008 BİR VÜCUT İKİ İNSAN Murat TAHAN – 2010 KÖY Mustafa DOK – 2009

Metruk (The Abandoned): A short experimental documentary by Orkide Ünsür

Film Directing, Film Production, Metruk (The Abandoned) June 24, 2010 Leave a comment

Watch the trailer

Metruk ( The Abandoned )

Genre: Short Experimental Documentary, Duration: 12′ 07”

Producer & Director: Orkide Ünsür, Camera & Editing: Umut Can Sevindik

LOGLINE: Condemned houses are like abandoned lovers.

SYNOPSIS: Condemned houses are like abandoned lovers that once shared good and bad moments. Now, because of abandonment and rejection they are left alone for selfdistruction. They are disappointed, upset and same proud. They’ll try to survive by resisting the passing of time. Yet if the lover comes back again one day, there is no possibility for living again together in the same house as it is. The house is now disconnected, worn by the weather and the aging of its stillness. The home has no more to offer as it once did.

Filmmaker Orkide Ünsür is observing the condemned houses in her neighbourhood…

(Special thanks to Alternatiffilm…)

News about Award Ceremony

8'den 8'e SAHİLDEKİLER (COASTLANDERS 8 to 8), News, Interviews, Reviews June 18, 2010 Leave a comment

About Closing Ceremony and Awards of the Festival…

8'den 8'e SAHİLDEKİLER (COASTLANDERS 8 to 8), Awards/Nominations, Festivals June 12, 2010 Leave a comment

The closing ceremony of the 8th International Environmental Short Films Festival which was organized by Büyükçekmece Municipality and Etkin Film Prodüksiyon was taken place at  Atatürk Cultural Center in Büyükçekmece on Friday 11, 2010. After the cocktail, awards ceremony has begun. Firstly Festival Director Mr. Vural Çavuşoğlu  and Büyükçekmece Major Mr. Hasan Akgün have made their speeches and the winners took  their prizes.

“8’den 8’e SAHİLDEKİLER / COASTLANDERS 8  to 8″ which is the first documentary about  Maltepe Coastline and Süreyya Beach has won the 3rd Best Documentary Award in the competition which is only organized in national category. During the festival some foreign short films have screened from different countries such as Spain, France, Germany, England Italy and Holland.

Here are the awarded films and directors that were selected by the jury members who are Cahit Berkay (Musician), Ediz Hun (Actor), Assist. Dr. Gülin Terek Ünal (Universtiy of Istanbul Faculty of Communication), Üstün Asutay (Actor), Vural Çavuşoğlu (Director):

Category of Documentary

1st Prize:  MADA (Director: Musa Ak)

2nd Prize: HALKİ HALKI (Director: Atacan Şimşek-Bulut Tar)

3rd Prize: 8’den 8’e SAHİLDEKİLER / COASTLANDERS 8 to 8 (Director: Orkide Ünsür)

Category of Live Action

1st Prize:  ARTI BEŞ DERECE (Director: Şenol Çöm)

2nd Prize: SU TANESİ (Director: Oğuzhan Kaya)

3rd Prize: BEŞ LİRA (Director: Serhat Karaaslan)

Category of Animation

Best Film: BİR VÜCUT İKİ İNSAN (Director: Murat Tahan)

Murat Şener Special Prize:

Students of Istanbul College with their works called PEGU

Prof. Dr. Suat Gezgin, Dean of the Faculty of Communication in Istanbul University and musician İskender Doğan were  awarded with special prize at the ceremony which was hosted by actor Ercan Bostancıoğlu. The night has ended by the songs of the musician Muzaffer Uludağ and also a wonderful tango performance by dancers.



* Special thanks to Ms. Çiğdem Larsen for my video and special thanks to Ms. Gül Toksoy for my picture …


“COASTLANDERS 8 to 8” is awarded

8'den 8'e SAHİLDEKİLER (COASTLANDERS 8 to 8), Awards/Nominations, Festivals June 4, 2010 Comments: 2

Behind the Camera

“COASTLANDERS 8  to 8”  has won the 3rd Best Documentary Award in 8th Istanbul International Environmental Short  Films Festival, the Category of National Competition.

Festival closing and the award ceremony will be taken place  at  Atatürk Cultural Center in Büyükçekmece on Friday 11, 2010.

“COASTLANDERS 8 to 8” is in “Balıkesir Cinema Days”

8'den 8'e SAHİLDEKİLER (COASTLANDERS 8 to 8), Festivals June 2, 2010 Comments: 2

 

from the movie COASTLANDERS 8 to 8

“4th Balıkesir Cinema Days” which is organized by SAMDER (Balıkesir Association of  Cinema Amateurs ) will be held on 1-6 June 2010. “8’den 8’e SAHİLDEKİLER /COASTLANDERS 8 to 8″  is selected for this organization and it ill be screened on Friday June 4.

Festival Schedule