With the start of the new year,
I wanted to share more behind-the-scenes moments from my graduation film Kış Kirazı (Fifteen), my first short as a writer-director.
Bringing my grandmother’s story to life was an incredible journey of growth and discovery. I’m endlessly grateful to the amazing cast and crew who poured their talent and heart into this project.
Thank you to everyone who contributed and for helping me tell a story that sheds light on the experiences of child brides and the loss of girlhood, identity, and the freedom to simply be a child.
🎥🌟 Follow our journey on @fifteen_shortfilm for more behind-the-scenes moments and updates on festivals.
FIFTEEN
directed by @specialbayleaf
written by @specialbayleaf
produced by @kavoko_
cinematography by @maaminns
production design by @zaingibson
edited by @kittysfisher
sound by @uurekal1
original score by @zhengno2
CAST
Suna by @17ekin
Hafize by @gizemgozener
Enver by @furkanmelihcengiz
Fikret by @tuncayygunes
Melike by @hulya_corty
Sevgi by @defneayrnc
Özlem by @doracinetci
Imam by @tavadakalansonsucuk
Kadir by @mertkilec
Tahir by @kungfutbx
As a part of my 2024 🎥 highlights:
🌟Our short documentary, Köksüz (Rootless), was awarded Best Film and named runner-up for Most Creative at the Good Natured Conservation Optimism Film Festival 2024 in Oxford.
Huge thanks to the festival organisers for this incredible honour and for hosting such a meaningful event in the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History. I had the best prize: a one-on-one with the legendary @alastairfothergill .
This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible hard work of @kavoko_ , @kittysfisher , @ellis.lj , Nicholas Lee and @deebydacreator ! I’m also grateful to have met so many inspiring creatives and be a part of the Q&A panel.💫
