Middle of the Way

The documentary focuses on a fascinating journey that explores the development of rally co-pilots, how they prepare in challenging conditions, the special communication they have with their drivers, the unforgettable memories they have, and how they prepare for the challenges ahead.

  • Yusuf Demirli
    Director
  • Cemrecan Yurtman
    Director of Photography
    DEQ, Chess, My Name is Woman
  • Oğuzhan Yaman
    Ast. Director
    DEQ, Chess, My Name is Woman
  • Cemrecan Yurtman
    Editor
    DEQ, My Name is Woman
  • Furkan Aydın
    Cameraman
    DEQ
  • Şafak Ünal
    FPV Drone Pilot
  • Sabri Hasdal
    Colorist
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Yolun Yarısında
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 25, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    7,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Turkey
  • Country of Filming:
    Turkey
  • Language:
    Turkish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Selcuk University
  • 10th TRT Communicators of the Future
    Ankara
    Turkey
    October 8, 2024
    Third Prize
  • 34th Turkish Journalist's Association Aydın Doğan Young Commınicators Competition
    İstanbul
    Turkey
    Finalist
Director Biography - Yusuf Demirli

Yusuf Demirli was born in Konya on March 7, 2000 and has been working in photography, video and cinema for 5 years. So far in his career, he has worked on various music videos, short films, film festivals and documentary films. Demirli's documentary film “Halfway to the Road”, which he directed in 2024, ranked third in the Documentary Branch of the 10th TRT Future Communicators Competition. In 2022, the music video “Emre Nalbantoğlu - Şiir Oldum”, which he directed, received 4 million views. In his active career, he is interested in drone piloting, cinematography and cameraman. In 2024, the documentary film “DEQ”, which he piloted drone, competed as a finalist in the 10th TRT Communicators of the Future and 31st Golden Boll Film Festival.

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Director Statement

Hello people I'm Yusuf from Turkey and ''Middle of the Way'' is my first documentary film I hope you enjoy. See you in festivals.