SPECIAL MENTION SAFE SPACE Güvenli Alan November 25 - December 6, 2024 Doc. | 13 min. | 2024 | with English subtitles Directed by Nurcan Çoban This documentary explores how Istanbul's streets and nightlife serve as a safe space for LGBTIQA+ individuals. It delves into the unique yet shared experiences of queer people from diverse backgrounds, focusing particularly on nightlife and its role in creating a secure environment for their existence.   Selected Festivals and Awards ITF Short Film Days, Istanbul, Türkiye (2024) DOCUMENTARIST 17th Istanbul Documentary Days, Istanbul, Türkiye (2024) Duemila30 Festival, Milan, Italy (2024)   Nurcan ÇOBAN Born and raised in Diyarbakır, Nurcan Çoban moved to Istanbul for university education in 2016. While studying Management at Boğaziçi University, she also took elective courses from the Film Studies program, thus discovering her passion for cinema. She has made her first fiction short film, Tengavî (Stuckness), in 2021. Currently, she is studying in the Cinema & TV master's program at İstanbul Bilgi University.