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CALLIGRAPHER - TO DIE BEFORE DYING

On a desolate night, an aging calligrapher shelters a mysterious young woman who has lost her way. As the night deepens, her questions uncover the layers of a single letter to which he has devoted his life, countless shavings, and an unfinished mastery. Yet there is a growing sense that her presence holds a purpose beyond mere refuge.

  • Denizhan Ayar
    Director
  • Ahmet Serhat Ak
    Director
  • Denizhan Ayar
    Writer
  • Ahmet Serhat Ak
    Writer
  • Denizhan Ayar
    Producer
  • Gülnar Ajdarova
    Key Cast
    "melek"
  • Denizhan Ayar
    Key Cast
    "Hattat"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    HATTAT - ÖLMEDEN ÖLMEK
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 8, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Türkiye
  • Country of Filming:
    Türkiye
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Denizhan Ayar, Ahmet Serhat Ak

I was born in Trabzon / Türkiye in 1974. I completed my primary and secondary education there. I graduated from Balıkesir University, Department of Tourism Management. I began my acting career in 1993 as a trainee at the Trabzon State Theatre. I've been living in Ankara since 2004. I continued my theatre work there. I've acted in numerous films, plays, TV series, and documentaries. I've been a theatre director for 15 years and a film director for 5 years.

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Director Statement

"TO DIE BEFORE DYİNG"
A poetic short film that delves into the depths of the human spirit. An aging calligrapher (HATTAT), long bound by his primal self, encounters a mysterious stranger who arrives at his home one night. Their meeting sets in motion a journey of transformation, confronting mortality, and discovering inner freedom.