UCLAxFilmFest 2024

UCLAxFilmFest 2024 Virtual Screening

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Rexsurrection
Rex, a 17-year-old boy with low self-esteem, commits suicide, and his own charming, show-off, joker ghost returns on the day of his suicide to save his own life.
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Tender Scent
Perfumer Rita finds all her favorite odors are reminding her of the loved one she lost.
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The Bow
While celebrating his brother’s wedding with his loving family, William gradually realizes that his own relationship with his girlfriend is dangerous for his mental health.
Andean Condor
After suffering a great loss, a lonely woman travels to the end of the world where she meets an extroverted optimist who helps her find a new beginning.
The 1971 Kitchen Grand Brie
Your favorite food competes in the greatest auto race the kitchen has ever seen — until there’s a murder. ‘Mario Kart’ meets ‘True Crime’ mockumentary in this animated short dripping with ‘70s Formula 1 nostalgia
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Elevate
A security guard's uneventful night shift takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter forces her to confront the unspoken realities of her life.
En Pointe
A young ballet dancer secretly auditions for a dance crew competition with her best friend when she is soon caught by her imposing mother who has other plans for her
Food Broker: Doris
At the age of 90, Doris Presley utilizes a uniquely personal approach to feeding homeless people, rather than treating them like problems to be solved.
Where it Happened
A young woman who is processing the trauma of child sexual abuse decides to take matters into her own hands.
Learning to Ride
A single mother learns to ride a bike in preparation for a move with her daughter to San Francisco to study art, but deep down, she feels torn about leaving her house, her mother, and her new boyfriend.
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When the Time Comes
A grieving husband chooses to fulfill his wife's dying wish by leaving the safety of his home and venturing into an apocalyptic landscape in search of a cherished memento.
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The Intruder
A homeless man breaks into the house of the leading candidate for Los Angeles mayor.
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear
A feisty Angeleno attempts to trap a bear who is infiltrating her neighborhood.
No Updates Till Tomorrow
When a lonely programmer's android girlfriend starts to break down, he struggles to repair her and uncovers something disturbing.
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Let's Bring Them Alive!
An empathetic soldier confesses to his friend that he plays dead on the battlefield as part of a pacifist movement.
Cracks in the Foundation
After experiencing childhood trauma, Nia decides to rewrite the narrative of her life with the help of therapy.
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Traffic
A father who is running late to work and his daughter’s school is faced with a moral dilemma when their way is blocked.
The Dot
A man obsessed with even numbers decides to see a psychiatrist. He starts talking about where his obsession has led him in his day-to-day life, and as the conversation deepens, the truth begins to surface.
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Driftwood
An animated short about a Naval officer who survives the attack on Pearl Harbor by clinging to driftwood. When he is rescued, he refuses to let go and instead incorporates it into his meaningful life of sacrifice and respect.
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A man who is debilitated by his obsession with even numbers decides to see a psychiatrist. He describes how his fixation restricts and upends his daily life, going into detail about a painting of a single dot that left him rattled. As the conversation continues, the depth of his obsessions begins to surface.


Director's Statement


We shot this film during the COVID period. "The Dot" episode was part of a mini-series project called "Dark Tales". It took two years to complete the series because COVID-19 drastically delayed our schedule. Despite all the external factors and limited resources, we found creative ways to overcome the problems and faced them as a team. Watching the final product and witnessing what we achieved was the greatest satisfaction.

"Dark Tales" is a mini-series that has four episodes, but all of them are based on different stories. The same actors and actresses appear as different characters in each story. The series revolves around genres such as mystery, metaphysics, and psychological thriller. The duration of each episode is between 10 and 30 minutes, and the total runtime is 73 minutes.


Crew


Efe Tuncay - Writer/ Director


Efe Tuncay was born in Ankara, Turkey in 1995. He attended Ankara Fine Arts High School, where he gained experience in various fields of visual arts. Later, he began studying Graphic Design at Hacettepe University. During his college years, he discovered his passion for

cinema and directed his first short film. Since then, he has created numerous projects as a writer, director, video editor, colorist, and sound designer. He is also active in various fields such as graphic design, illustration, and photography.

Can Çelik - Actor


Can Çelik was born in Konya in 1995 and completed his primary and high school education at Diltaş Education Institutions. His interest in theater began when he worked with State Theater actors on a play called "Nalınlar" in the 6th grade. In high school, he performed on stage again with State Theater actors in a play called "Akide Şekeri." He studied Architecture at Anadolu University, but his passion for theater remained. He joined Living Theater at Anadolu University, and performed a play called "Asiye Nasıl Kurtulur." He was the president of the Anadolu University Theater Club for two years, which developed his team responsibility and human relation skills. His love for theater led him to join the Eskişehir City Theaters' Youth Stage, where he took a year of training. Later, he was accepted into the Theatre Department at Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory. During his education, he progressed with classical methods in terms of acting, and he realized how important discipline is. After graduation, he applied to the Master's program at Kadir Has University Film and Drama Institute and won a full scholarship.

Berrin Demir - Actor


Berrin Demir graduated from Ankara State Conservatory in 1985 and started working at Adana State Theater. She played roles in many plays. Later, she started working at Ankara State Theater. "Anılar, Beğendiğiniz gibi, Deli Dumrul, Gazap Üzümleri, Tahta Çanaklar, Bit Yeniği, Tütüncü Dükkanı, Liola, Aykırı İkili, Köleler Adası, Sinek kadar kocam olsun başımda bulunsun", these are some of the plays she has acted in. She has done voiceovers for series, movies, and cartoons on TRT and private channels. She has also acted in radio dramas, children's shows, and sketches. She has voiced many educational programs and hosted children's programs. She recently acted in the series "The Revenge of the Snakes."


Behind the Scenes:


  • Runtime
    14:49
  • Director
    Efe Tuncay
  • Screenwriter
    Efe Tuncay
  • Producer
    Yusuf Selcuk
  • Cast
    Berrin Demir and Can Celik