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Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival 2023 | Documentary and Short Film Competition Nov 17 - Dec 3

FINALIST

CHEERS TO THE END

Aç Karnına Çıkmayalım

November 25 - December 6, 2024

ac karnina cikmayalim

Short | 15 min. | 2023 | with English subtitles

Directed by Yiğit Hepsev

Cast: Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan, İncinur Daşdemir, Arda Yeşillikçi

The end of the world is approaching, and people are being evacuated. Seher returns to hometown after a long time to save her father Tahir and her brother Serdar. But she encounters a situation she didn't expect. Her father insists on one last family dinner before they leave home. In the midst of all this confusion and chaos, family ties will be tested.

 

Selected Festivals and Awards

  • SIYAD Awards, Türkiye (2024): Giovanni Scognamillo Best Fantasy Film
  • İFSAK Film Festival, Türkiye (2024): Best Short Film
  • Sinepark Short Film Festival, Türkiye (2024): Best Director
  • İzmir International Short Film Festival, Türkiye (2023): Best Actress
  • Kaş International Short Film Festival, Türkiye (2024): Best Art Direction

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    Yiğit HEPSEV

    yigit hepsevCem Terbiyeli, since 2006,  has directed several short films and participated in film festivals with these works. In 2010, he showcased his first feature documentary, "Autumn in Bayrampasa," at various festivals. In 2014, his second documentary, "Little Black Fish," received awards at several film festivals. Since 2010, he has worked as an assistant director on numerous feature films. Through these experiences, he has collaborated with esteemed directors, producers, and crew members. The films he has contributed to have garnered close to 20 million viewers and received numerous awards.

    "Little Black Fish" received Special Mention at BTF's 10th Documentary and Short Film Competition in 2015.

     

     

     

     

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