13-year-old Fidan is driven to a crossroads in the shadow of sad events and the decisions she makes will determine her future.
13-year-old Fidan gets accepted to a renowned high school away from home. Her mother, who is suffering from a relentless illness, dies before she finds out this good news. It is not easy for Fidan to leave her little brother and father, who disappeared in the shadow of sad events. Driven to a crossroads, Fidan cannot tell anyone the truth about her success in being accepted to this important school, including her aunt who spreads her wings around her. Fidan’s decision at this crossroads will determine her future. Should she go to this school that can open the doors to a bright future and help her grow as an individual?
Director/Screenwriter /Actress /Musician Yeltan’s first feature film, “Fidan,” started its festival journey recently and won 2 awards at the 61`st International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. "Fidan" also premiered in Europe at 46`th Cinemed, Festivals Cinema Mediterraneen Montpellier, France. While making, The film was granted “First Feature Film Support” by the Ministry of Culture, Turkiye, A film score award in Marseille, France, A pitching award at Fest Pitching Forum in Portugal, and A prize for post-production in the work-in-progress program at the 29`th Med Film Festival in Rome.
Her second short film, “Topanga,” won 6 awards in global film competitions + film festivals, including 2 Audience Awards for Best Short Film between 2019 and 2020.
She earned her MFA at CalArts in acting with a scholarship and appeared in numerous stage, film, and TV productions in İstanbul, New York, Hamburg, and Los Angeles. Ayçıl writes, directs, and produces films and continues her acting career on screen and stage internationally. She also earned a degree in Music and recorded with distinguished musicians.
Portugal Fest New Directors Film Festival 2024 - Award
Med Film Festival 2024 - Work In Progress Post Production Award
Producer - Gorkem Yeltan
Cinematographer - Arda Yildiran
Cast - Ayca Bingol
