Please Stay On The Line

Ozan is a young man lost in the solitude of the modern age, stuck in a repetitive cycle of isolation. Spending his days scrolling through social media, consuming unhealthy food, and staring blankly at screens, he decides to call a "suicide prevention hotline" one night. While waiting on hold, Ozan begins to make subtle changes in his surroundings and gains a new sense of awareness. As the night progresses, his time waiting on the call becomes a turning point, leading him to a fresh perspective and a renewed hope for life.

  • Ahmet Burak AÇIKGÖZ
    Director
  • Fırat Ege Yaman
    Writer
  • Ahmet Burak Açıkgöz
    Producer
  • Fırat Ege Yaman
    Producer
  • Yiğit Loğman Çeperli
    Producer
  • Defne Çavaş
    Producer
  • Emre Murat Özcan
    Key Cast
    "Ozan"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Lütfen Hatta Kalınız
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 17 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 15, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    70 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Dijital DCI
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17/9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Marmara üniversitesi
Director Biography - Ahmet Burak AÇIKGÖZ

Ahmet Burak Açıkgöz is a senior student in Film Design and Directing at Marmara University. Known for his award-winning short film Keşke Demeden (Winner of the DASK Short Film Competition), he is also presenting his latest short film, Lütfen Hatta Kalınız, at a festival for the first time. As the president of the Filmta Club, Ahmet Burak actively works across various fields of art, including short films, documentaries, writing, and teaching cinematography. A passionate storyteller, he aims to showcase his work as a director and cinematographer at international festivals.

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Director Statement

"Please Stay On The Line" explores themes of loneliness, social media addiction, and the lack of genuine communication in today’s society through an ironic lens. The film portrays an individual’s journey inward, reflecting on their existence amidst the surface-level distractions of the modern world. By highlighting the possibility of finding light in the chaos of solitude, the film seeks to inspire viewers to step away from screen dependency and reconnect with the reality around them.