KISMET

In Berlin, two people collide within the territory of a busy subway. A girl and a boy, their looks intertwine from far away, with a glimpse of curiosity and attraction. But as the crowd fills inside at a stop, the boy loses sight of the girl; it is a momentary connection to the tide of vehicles.

Haunted by the memory of this encounter, the boy finds himself captivated, ensnared by the threads of destiny. Days pass, and each morning as he drinks his coffee on the way to school, thoughts of the girl are stuck in his mind. And then, as if guided by the Turkish-Arabic word "Kısmet,",meaning a hypothetical force that determines the course of future events, an opportunity for reunion emerges. In the atmosphere of a local grocery store, the boy catches a glimpse of the girl once more. Oblivious to his presence, she remains an spiritual enigma. The boy embarks on a desperate pursuit, attempting to walk towards the distance that separates them. Yet, he cannot grasp her once again.

Months pass, and the boy's determination intensifies, seeking assistance from others in his quest to find the girl who has become his muse. She remains elusive, a shadow just beyond their reach.

In a stunning twist of fate, the boy, now a promising film director, finds himself stepping into himself controlling his own destiny . As the final scene unfolds, he casts actors for his upcoming movie, each one failing to capture the essence of the girl he has wished for. Hope begins to disappear until, at last, destiny reveals its hand. In a theater filled with anticipation, the girl he has longed for enters, stepping out from the shadows of uncertainty. Their eyes lock, and the power of "Kısmet" * or as we call it destiny in English fills the air, as they finally discover each other.

  • CAN ÖZTÜRK
    Director
  • CAN ÖZTÜRK
    Writer
  • CAN ÖZTÜRK
    Producer
  • DANIEL GÖNCZY
    Producer
  • SASCHA GHAZZAOUI
    Producer
  • CATHERINE TONTLINGER
    Producer
  • ZIZI FRANSES
    Key Cast
    "ZAIDA"
  • LUKAS PRAUTSCH
    Key Cast
  • MATHILDA VON BONIN
    Key Cast
    "ACTRESS 1 "
  • VIKA KLINGOVA
    Key Cast
    "ACTRESS 2"
  • MARIIA SAVALEVA
    Key Cast
    "ACTRESS 3 "
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 43 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 15, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Germany
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DIGITAL 50MM
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - CATALYST INSTITUTE FOR CREATIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY BERLIN
Director Biography - CAN ÖZTÜRK

My name is Can Öztürk. I was born on 8 March 2006 in Chicago, IL. When I was one year old, my parents and I moved back to our hometown Ankara, Türkiye. I have been living in Türkiye for 15 years, and my family is originally from Türkiye.

I discovered my passion for creating videos and musical pieces, such as beats. For the past three years, I have been working in the Audio/Visual editing industry.

I am certified to professionally use video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and iMovie, as well as audio software like Ableton for music production. Currently, I am about to finish high school, and I will graduate from my current school, BLIS, in 2024. My proficiency in using these programs has been certified by BEM (Bilisim Egitim Merkezi) in Ankara for video editing programs, and by Connection Records in Besiktas, İstanbul, for music production programs.

I completed my 11th grade at Bilkent Laboratory International School/BLIS in Ankara, and this year I moved on to the 12th grade.

Over the past 2-3 years, I have been filming the places I visit, editing them, and creating short films. These films are mostly amateur, but they are made up of short segments that synchronize with the tempo and beat of songs.

Three years ago, I received professional training in using Adobe Premiere Pro at an authorized private center in Ankara. I am still an active user of Premiere Pro. Additionally, in the past year, my interest in music production led me to take Ableton music production training at DJ/Producer Burak Yeter's studio, Connection Records, in İstanbul, Beşiktaş.

This summer, I attended a one-month summer school on Film Production at the Catalyst Institute of the Creative Arts in Berlin, where I directed a 5-minute short film, called KISMET which was also published. I have added another program, DaVinci Resolve, to my list of skills and continue to pursue my passion.

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