Experiencing Interruptions?

Aslında Herkes

Cafer, the only resident in the apartment building unaffected by the foul odor that emerges, begins to feel increasingly isolated and insecure.

  • Emre Cef Kamhi
    Director
  • Emre Cef Kamhi
    Writer
  • Yiğit Serdar Canoğlu
    Producer
    "Farklı Bir Yas Türü" "Güneş, Ay ve Kadın" "Bilinmeyen Kıta" "Alis" ''Aslında Herkes''
  • Maça Film
    Producer
    https://www.macafilm.com/tr/
  • Kamu Film
    Producer
    https://publicfilm.com.tr/
  • Murat Kılıç
    Key Cast
    "Kafes"
    Bir İhtimal Daha Var / The Grand Siege / Kuvvetli Bir Alkis / Terzi / Mukavemet / Kumbara / Anons / Albüm
  • Bülent Şakrak
    Key Cast
    "Kapıcı Selim"
    Erşan Kuneri / Gün Batimina Birkaç Gün Kala / Yaratılan / Rahatsız Etme
  • Bedir Bedir
    Key Cast
    "Necdet"
    Zaferin Rengi / Ölüler Için Yaşam Kilavuzu / İki Şafak Arasında / Bağlılık Hasan / Hakan Muhafız / Kelebekler
  • Meral Çetinkaya
    Key Cast
    "Hamiyet"
    Yaren Leylek / Prestij Meselesi / Atiye / Çukur / Ayla / Öyle Bir Geçer Zaman Ki / Karanlıktakiler / Binbir Gece
  • Banu Fotoğraf kutusu
    Key Cast
    "Banu"
    Doğu / Ölü Mevsim / Mahsun J / Mutluyuz / Kulüp / İki Şafak Arasında / Les Criminels
  • Erdi Köker
    Key Cast
    "Dezenfeksiyon Görevlisi"
    O Da Bir Şey Mi? / Yurt / Yılbaşı Gecesi
  • Mert Özercan
    Director of Photography
    Neredeyse Tamamen Hafif Bir Felaket
  • Osman Özcan
    Production Designer
    Kar ve Ayı / Dayı / Şahmaran / Zuhal / Sibel / Anons
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Aslında Herkes
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Short, Dark Comedy, Absurd
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    English, Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Dijital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1:66
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
  • Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı
    Ankara
    Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı'ndan destek.
Director Biography - Emre Cef Kamhi

Emre Cef Kamhi (Turkey, 2002) is a final-year student in the Department of Radio, Cinema, and Television at Istanbul Bilgi University. He has worked as an assistant director alongside some of the most prominent directors in the Turkish film and advertising industries, while also establishing himself as a writer and director.
Throughout his academic career, Kamhi pursued additional training in acting, cinematography, and screenwriting. Bridging theory and practice, he transitioned into directing commercials at one of Turkey’s leading advertising production companies, where he initially began as an assistant director.
His creative development culminated in his debut short film, Actually Everyone , which received support from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. The film entered the festival circuit in 2025 and is slated for release on MUBI Turkey by the end of the year.
Kamhi is currently in development on his first feature-length project, while continuing to direct both national and international commercial campaigns.

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Director Statement

The human longing for acceptance and belonging has always fascinated me. When a person feels unseen or unacknowledged by their community, it breeds a sense of loneliness and disquiet. In many cases, this prompts individuals to stray from their authentic selves, adopting personas in order to be included. This desire to belong isn’t limited to positive spaces—it also emerges in negative environments, where people may compromise their boundaries just to avoid exclusion.

Cafer’s character is a vessel for these ideas. Often overlooked by society, his every action stems from a relentless need for approval. He tries to please others at the cost of his own identity. Ironically, this pursuit only deepens his isolation, trapping him in a cycle of disconnection. His constant efforts to adapt lead him to perform roles, further widening the gap between himself and those around him.

The human longing for acceptance and belonging has always fascinated me. When a person feels unseen or unacknowledged by their community, it breeds a sense of loneliness and disquiet. In many cases, this prompts individuals to stray from their authentic selves, adopting personas in order to be included. This desire to belong isn’t limited to positive spaces—it also emerges in negative environments, where people may compromise their boundaries just to avoid exclusion.

The story delves into the emotional tension and internal conflict of feeling different, using the abstract idea of “scent” as a metaphor. Scent—unseen but ever-present—reflects Cafer’s inner turmoil and his misalignment with the world around him. The narrative blends absurdity and unease with moments of subtle humor, creating a layered, multifaceted tone.

Visually, I plan to use static camera setups with long, uninterrupted takes to emphasize Cafer’s estrangement from his environment. These medium-length scenes will offer a contemplative view into his internal world. By incorporating absurd and slightly disorienting camera angles, I aim to foster a sense of alienation, inviting the viewer into the world while keeping them at an emotional distance from Cafer’s cold and detached persona.