Only if I could talk
"Only if I Could Talk" is about a mother and child who has been subjected to violence, taking the first step in seeking help by going to a psychiatrist, but the difficulty of speaking and expressing oneself while living in this violence is explored. My main goal was to draw attention to domestic violence, especially violence against women and children, which continues to exist both in our country and around the world as a global issue.
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Defne SayDirector
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Defne SayWriter
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Defne SayProducer
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Jenn KirkKey Cast"Celeste"
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Celina BittarKey Cast"Elodie"
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Helena KoreitkováKey Cast
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Karan PakehCinematography
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Project Type:Experimental, Short, Student
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Runtime:5 minutes
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Completion Date:August 26, 2022
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Country of Origin:Turkey
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Country of Filming:Czech Republic
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Language:English
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Prague Film School
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ParisPlay Film FestivalParis
France
December 3, 2022
"Best Student Film" Winner -
Europe Independent Movie FestivalIzmir
Turkey
"Best Student Director (Female)" official selection -
Golden Jury International Film Festival (G|IFF)Mumbai
Semi-finalist -
IndieX Film FestLos Angeles, CA
United States
"Best Student Director (Female)" Winner -
South Film and Arts Academy FestivalBurgos, Chile
Award Winner -
Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film FestivalIstanbul, Turkey
Turkey
Official Selection -
Rome Indie Film FestivalRome, Italy
Italy
"Best Student Film" WINNER -
Athens International Film FestivalAthens, Attica
"Best Student Film" HONORABLE MENTION -
The Atlantis AwardsLos Angeles, CA
United States
Official Selection -
Venice ShortsVenice, California
Official Selection -
ARCLight Student Film FestivalIllinois, US
United States
Best Foreign Film Award -
ARCLight Student Film FestivalIllinois, US
Best Screenplay Award -
Lift-Off Filmmaker SessionsEngland
Official Selection -
Baltimore Next Media Web FestBaltimore, Maryland
Official Selection
Defne Say was born in 2004 in Istanbul, Turkey. After completing a summer workshop at Prague Film School and taking International Baccalaureate high-level Film class at Koç High School, she co-founded the Koç Film Club and has educated and motivated younger high school students in film class. She has shot over 20+ short student films and has taken the roles of a director, screenwriter, cinematographer, and music composer in her works. She has covered color theory, queer theory, and other film theories in her short films, mainly focusing on women's rights in developing societies and child abuse. Her main career goal is to direct a feature film and become an aspiring filmmaker, along with her persuasion in the academic field.