Experiencing Interruptions?

Cheer Up to Keep Young

In the dynamic city of Istanbul there are many young artists who feel stuck and are looking for a way out. They come together to enjoy creating and to sharing. However, an annoying announcement and the sound of a train alert them. It reminds that youth is temporary the time is passing. Nevertheless they will not stop being cheerful and dreamy.

  • Elif Okyay
    Director & Choreographer
  • Zeynep Duman
    Creative Partner
  • Kaan Tunç
    Camera
  • İris Göğüsgeren
    Music
  • Ada Özsar
    Editing
  • Mustafa Sarp Danışoğlu
    Editing
  • Elif Okyay
    Creative Dancer
  • Zeynep Duman
    Creative Dancer
  • Tanya Arısoy
    Creative Dancer
  • Zafer Akkoyun
    Creative Dancer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Neşeli Ol Ki Genç Kalasın
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Dance Film
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 16, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Türkiye
  • Country of Filming:
    Türkiye
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography

I was introduced to art by starting ballet at a young age. Through my art education and the curiosity about life, I adopted an interdisciplinary and experimental art style. After realizing that I use body language more effectively as the form of expression, I began creating works in the fields of theater, dance, and film. In my works, I explore the nature of movement.

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Director Statement

Hope cannot be handcuffed