Chaa Ustaoglu

A few from my saunters through Poland, Nov 2025. Kodak Ektachrome E100, Portra400 stock.

Food commercial for new launch of Captain Spud’s Jacket Potatoes. Director & Editor: @chaa_rrer DP: @halpilkington Colourist: @petermaughanfilm Kit Rental: @velody_net DZO Zooms from: @moritzoskarmeyer Wore multiple hats on set to make this one happen. Immensely grateful to the support of these day ones.

Chaps in Sardinia, May 2025. Fujifilm superia Xtra 400 stock.

People. “We… made you into peoples and tribes so that you may get to know one another.” [49:13] 1. @astromoves during our wild camp 2. @halp99 on a countryside walk 3. Riverside catch up with @ginge117 4. @musabcoban ’s gorgeous smile 5. Bro in law. 6. Reunion with an old secondary school friend after years @_ollieferris 7. Delightful @peterka_78 with a burn 8. The legendary Afghan driver @_zai_____1 who accepted our hitchhike request in Peak District. Ilford HP5 400, Kodak Ultra Max 400, Phoenix 200, Portra 400 stock.

THE CROSSING (2025) A little micro short we shot back in January, originally intended for a 1-minute TikTok competition. I don’t think the format does the concept of the film justice. Nonetheless it was a fulfilling experience in going back to the fundamentals of filmmaking – just actor, director, cinematographer, and passion (and ofc, a wonderfully multi-faceted assistant hopping across multiple departments). Lead: Diyar Bozkurt Writer/Director/Editor: Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Director of Photography: Hal Pilkington @halp99 Assistant Producer / Assistant Camera / Sound Recordist / Stills Photographer: Sam Prescott @sam.plus.photos Should we develop the concept further with more runtime and budget?

Deep in the preparation of our next short film, I found myself looking through the photos from @campdalemotion ‘s last premiere event - a screening of my first 3 short films @princecharlescinema in November. Reliving those moments, beautifully captured by @smeoy and @ko.ko.roll , reminded me of the reasons why I strive on this thrilling, but also at times, tumultuous and arduous path that is filmmaking. Films help me see the world from another pair of eyes; to immerse myself fully in emotions, feelings, and thoughts I otherwise would not have in my day to day. And partaking in this experience in the cinema, sharing such an experience with a collective of equally curious minds, laughing together with the stranger sat next to me, or crying with one sat four rows behind, is a phenomenon comparable to little else. At a time when the world seems to be tearing itself apart, we need these experiences more than ever before. So this next story I am preparing to lens is a heartfelt one about a young man’s struggles of growing up without a father - an experience I thankfully cannot relate to directly, but one that nevertheless strongly speaks to me because of the love I have for each of my parents. Coming on board as director of photography way back when, to getting the project where it is now - less than 1 week away from the shoot - has been an enormous labour of love. If you haven’t already, please consider following @atthismoment_film to join us on the rest of our journey of bringing the film to life. And finally, if you’re gutted at having missed our last Campdale Motion premiere event or can’t wait to attend our next one, fret not! The very special @peterka_78 will be showcasing his next film - another product crafted out of love - in just over 1 month’s time. Be sure to follow @campdalemotion to stay tuned with the updates. I’m forever grateful to each and every person who was with us last November, or the premiere before, or the many others to come🙏🏼Your continued belief and support make all the difference.

MY CUPPA TEA (2024) During her odyssey to obtain milk for her tea a, British lady is introduced to a milk-free tea tradition by a Turkish man. Originally intended for the Straight 8 competition, My Cuppa Tea short was shot chronologically, on a single Super 8 cartridge, with no retakes. A @campdalemotion picture Written, Directed, Edited by Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Produced by Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll & Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Cast - British Woman: Rachel Roisin Browne @roisinrbrowne Turkish Man: Necati Şahin Milkman: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown First Assistant Director: Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll Director of Photography: Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Production & Costume Design by Blue Watson @shoresofbluesand Gaffer: Pedro Tafur Fasce @peterka_78 Set Assistant: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown Music by Ned Prevezer @nedprevezer Poster Design by Sophiya Sian @sophiya_02 Special thanks - Kent International @kent_internasional_food_centre Antepliler Künefe @antepliler.london Mahgoub el Badawi @ayyitsmog

MY CUPPA TEA (2024) During her odyssey to obtain milk for her tea a, British lady is introduced to a milk-free tea tradition by a Turkish man. Originally intended for the Straight 8 competition, My Cuppa Tea short was shot chronologically, on a single Super 8 cartridge, with no retakes. A @campdalemotion picture Written, Directed, Edited by Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Produced by Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll & Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Cast - British Woman: Rachel Roisin Browne @roisinrbrowne Turkish Man: Necati Şahin Milkman: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown First Assistant Director: Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll Director of Photography: Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Production & Costume Design by Blue Watson @shoresofbluesand Gaffer: Pedro Tafur Fasce @peterka_78 Set Assistant: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown Music by Ned Prevezer @nedprevezer Poster Design by Sophiya Sian @sophiya_02 Special thanks - Kent International @kent_internasional_food_centre Antepliler Künefe @antepliler.london Mahgoub el Badawi @ayyitsmog

MY CUPPA TEA (2024) During her odyssey to obtain milk for her tea a, British lady is introduced to a milk-free tea tradition by a Turkish man. Originally intended for the Straight 8 competition, My Cuppa Tea short was shot chronologically, on a single Super 8 cartridge, with no retakes. A @campdalemotion picture Written, Directed, Edited by Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Produced by Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll & Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Cast - British Woman: Rachel Roisin Browne @roisinrbrowne Turkish Man: Necati Şahin Milkman: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown First Assistant Director: Dominic Ko @ko.ko.roll Director of Photography: Chaa Ustaoglu @chaa_rrer Production & Costume Design by Blue Watson @shoresofbluesand Gaffer: Pedro Tafur Fasce @peterka_78 Set Assistant: Robert Brown @robert.m.brown Music by Ned Prevezer @nedprevezer Poster Design by Sophiya Sian @sophiya_02 Special thanks - Kent International @kent_internasional_food_centre Antepliler Künefe @antepliler.london Mahgoub el Badawi @ayyitsmog

“So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?” [55:13] Beach, Swansea. Hope Valley, Peak District. A butterfly, Essex. Kodak Ultra Max 400, Kodak Color Plus 200, Pro Image 100 stock.

Replenishing the soul with @astromoves wild camping in Peak District, October 2024. Kodak ColorPlus 200, Ilford HP5 400 stock.

“Landscapes” Beach, Swansea. Scrap yard, Canterbury. Field, Essex. Same beach, Swansea. Kodak ultra max 400, Kodak gold 200, Portra 400 stock.