Private Project

Waves Washing the Shore

On the one hand, a child trying to get his freedom, on the other hand, the other kid playing freely with his ship.

  • Halil Efe Akdemir
    Director
  • Halil Efe Akdemir
    Writer
  • Halil Efe Akdemir
    Producer
  • Selim Deniz Reishan
    Key Cast
    "Özgür"
  • Yağmur Kaymak
    Art Director
  • Ediz Pirhan
    Director of Photography
  • Mehmet Sümer
    Sound Design
  • Naciye Avcı
    Poster Design
  • Halil Efe Akdemir
    Editing by
  • Ediz Pirhan
    Editing by
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 5, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,205 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Cyprus
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 21 Islands International Short Film Fest
    New York, United States
    United States
    June 15, 2021
    Audience Award
  • 1. Harput Short Film Festival
    Elazığ, Turkey
    Turkey
    September 11, 2021
    Turkey Premiere
    Finalist
  • Festival del Cinema di Cefalù
    Cefalù, Italy
    Italy
    Semi-Finalist
  • 2021 Hollywood Global Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Finalist
  • Fort Smith International Film Festival
    70 South 7th Street Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901 United States
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Ischia Global Film Festival
    Ischia, Italy
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • The Lift-Off Sessions
    Pinewood Studios Iver, England SL0 0NH
    United Kingdom
    January 7, 2021
    Official Selection
  • Lift-Off Online Session
    Pinewood Studios Iver, England SL0 0NH
    United Kingdom
    January 8, 2021
    Official Selection
  • BUEIFF CHANNEL

    Official Selection
Director Biography - Halil Efe Akdemir

Halil Efe Akdemir was born on December 12, 1997 in Famagusta, Northern part of Cyprus. After completing his high school education, he started higher education at the Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Cinema and Television. He still continues his education at Eastern Mediterranean University.

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Director Statement

I was inspired by Lars von Trier and Jorgen Leth's "5 Obstructions" and tried to describe two different worlds in a single frame.