FINALIST WHO ARE THEY? WHO ARE WE? Perception and Reflections Kim Bunlar? Biz Kimiz? Algılar ve Yansımalar November 25 - December 6, 2024 Doc. | 27 min. | 2024 | with English subtitles Directed by Neşe Kayardı & Can Paçacıoğlu Through the lens of personal stories and interviews, this documentary delves into the complex relationship between the Turkish people, renowned for their hospitality and warmth, towards Slavic refugees displaced by war. By focusing on the experiences of both Russians and Ukrainians living in Fethiye, the film highlights the human impact of war and displacement. It also includes insights from residents of Fethiye, who, through their professions, have had the most interaction with these newcomers.   Selected Festivals and Awards Athvikvaruni International Film Festival, India (2024): Best Documentary Thilsri International Film Festival, India (2024): Special Jury Prize   Neşe KAYARDI Neşe Kayardı is a photographer and filmmaker based in Fethiye. With a lifelong passion for visual arts, she has won numerous awards for her photography. Neşe's interest in the visual arts began in early childhood, and she spent her formative years at the fine arts department of Erciyes University, honing her skills in painting and sculpture. A passionate traveler and adventurer, Neşe has extensively documented the lives and cultures of people from around the world. This desire to document the human experience led her to create her first short documentary, 'Kim bunlar biz kimiz?' Neşe continues to pursue her passion for film and photography with great enthusiasm.   Can PAÇACIOĞLU Can Paçacıoğlu is an internationally acclaimed photographer and filmmaker based in Fethiye. His career as a cinematographer took off with the short film "Entropy," which garnered numerous Best Experimental Short Film awards internationally, including Best Cinematography at the Global India International Film Festival in 2018. As an experienced mountaineer, his passion for the wilderness has inspired his photography. This dual passion for nature and art is evident in his debut film, "Dragon." He has since contributed to many internationally recognized short films. He aims to continue expanding his artistic horizons through multimedia works, photography, and the poetic realm of short films.