Writing and directing seems the only way to process some of my own experiences and ideas about the world, and when I’m lucky, I get the chance to bring like-minded people together to make a film.
My short film 'Night Shift' was developed through MIDPOINT Shorts and co-produced by the Deputy Ministry of Culture in Cyprus. In June 2026, I won the Filmer Forge Pitch at the 23rd In The Palace International Short Film Festival for my new project 'Relics'.
FILMOGRAPHY
RELICS
Cyprus - 2028 - 15 mins - In development
A volatile woman in her late thirties drives her unstable mother across Cyprus to reclaim belongings from a house now occupied.
- Received Screenplay development funding from the Deputy Ministry of Culture in Cyprus
- Developed through the EAVE On Demand training programme
- Winner of the Filmer Forge Pitch at the 23rd In The Palace International Short Film Festival
NIGHT SHIFT (GECE VARDIYASI)
Cyprus/United Kingdom - 2026 - 17 mins
On his first shift guarding the coastline, a young cadet has to confront the enemy whilst dealing with his retiring mentor who has a love for cake.
- Developed through MIDPOINT Shorts 2021-22, a development programme for short-film projects
- Pitched at the When East Meets West co-production forum
- In Co-production with the Deputy Ministry of Culture in Cyprus
- 'Short Film Market Pick' for the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival 2026
HOSTESS (KONSOMATRIS)
Cyprus/United Kingdom - 2020 - 9 mins
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Feeling an overwhelming pressure to have sex for the first time, Ahmet does what almost all teenage boys in North Cyprus do: He pays for it.
WEEKEND (HAFTASONU)
Cyprus - 2016 - 22 mins
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Following his father’s death, Hasan returns to Cyprus after many years. As he spends time in his childhood village, the pressure to attend the funeral pushes Hasan to confront his past and to search for reconciliation, not only with his family and home but also with himself.
- 6th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus – Honorary Distinction for Best Actor Izel Seylani
- 14th Mediterranean Short Film Festival of Tangier (Morocco)
- 4th FerFilm International Film Festival (Kosovo)
LEAVE
United Kingdom - 2012 - 12 mins
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Maria has accepted her lifestyle of abuse and domination by Juan. However, a shared moment with a small girl will lead her towards an opportunity for freedom.
- Cyprus International Film Festival – Special Mention for Best Short Film
- Ljubljana International Short Film Festival (Slovenia)
- Fastnet Short Film Festival (Ireland)
- Shqip International Short Film Festival (Kosovo)
- Deep Fried Film Festival (Scotland)
- Salento International Film Festival (Italy)
- Cornwall Film Festival (United Kingdom)
- Golden Island International Film Festival (Cyprus)