Celebra

In this gripping short story, Deniz (26) and Ozan (28) find their two-year marriage put to the ultimate test. Desperate to secure stability, Ozan finally lands a job after a relentless search. However, just a week into his employment, he shockingly decides to quit, leaving Deniz devastated. She has tirelessly carried the family's financial burden for far too long. As the relentless cycle of unemployment engulfs Ozan, a hapless member of Turkey's struggling youth, their once-promising union teeters on the brink of collapse. Can their fresh love withstand the overwhelming pressure, or will it crumble under the weight of circumstances?

  • Ercan Akkaya
    Director
  • Ercan Akkaya
    Writer
  • Merve Yıldız Akkaya
    Producer
  • Evren Erdem
    Producer
  • Tufan Çivici
    Producer
  • Büşra Ersoy
    Key Cast
    "Deniz"
  • Egemen Ulutaş
    Key Cast
    "Ozan"
  • Özdemir Çiftçioğlu
    Key Cast
    "Cengiz"
  • Fatih Dırağ
    Cinematography
  • Merve Yıldız Akkaya
    Art Director
  • Suat Gündoğdu
    Assistant Director
  • Ahmet Refik Bıçkıcı
    Sound
  • Mehmet Ağbaba
    Sound Design
  • Suat Gündoğdu
    Casting
  • Fatih Dırağ
    Color & Visual Fx
  • Ali Kandemir
    Gaffer & First AC
  • Merve Yıldız Akkaya
    Costume & Makeup
  • Marin Klem
    Music
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 28 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 27, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ercan Akkaya

Born in Turkey in 1989, he holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Political Science and International Relations, both earned from the esteemed Boğaziçi University. Throughout his academic years, he actively engaged in numerous projects, including documentaries, short films, and feature films. Currently, he adeptly balances his professional career as a finance specialist with his passion for creating independent movies.

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