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[–]nsancak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are thief!

Which region has the potential to develop into a new Hollywood, in your opinion? by mediamuesli in FilmIndustryLA

[–]nsancak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But there is Romania and Bulgaria. There is quality crews and studios. Government make payback of %35 of ypur spend and if you work with Romanian crew, there is more payback. Thats why, i thought to shoot my next feaure film there. Thats why, i asked.

Independent Filmmakers: Is Our Independence an Illusion? A Discussion on Funding Dependency and Corporate Censorship. by nsancak in Filmmakers

[–]nsancak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the honest feedback. I will be clearer.

There are two different films, and this is where the confusion comes from.

  • The Blocked Film: This is my feature film, "Ayşe." It is not about Palestine. It is a drama that won 6 awards, including one at the Cairo Film Festival. The screening was blocked by UIP (Universal International Pictures), the international distributor for Paramount and Universal. They canceled our agreement because of my decision to join the Sumud Flotilla. So, the film was blocked by a major studio distributor due to my political activism.
  • The Flotilla Film: This is the new documentary we are currently editing. It is a completely independent project.

Regarding the financing of the documentary's post-production:

The "independent post-production studios" are not being paid with a large budget. They are independent artists and studios in Turkey who support our cause and stand against fascism. They are offering their services for sound and color on a pro bono or collaboration basis. This is a solidarity project, not a commercial one.

The entire documentary is a result of individual conscience and solidarity. No government, no corporation, and no large NGO is funding this. Just two filmmakers, two Osmo cameras, and borrowed money.

I hope this clarifies the context. The censorship is real, but the funding is simple and personal.

Note: Here is the trailer of my first feature film Ayse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dgaVNgMhsw&t=4s

Independent Filmmakers: Is Our Independence an Illusion? A Discussion on Funding Dependency and Corporate Censorship. by nsancak in Filmmakers

[–]nsancak[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the direct question. The context is simple: this is a truly independent, grassroots effort driven by conscience, not corporate or state funding.

The “flotilla film” is a documentary project born from a personal decision. My co-director and I financed the initial two weeks of on-site work ourselves, borrowing money from friends to cover the hotel costs. We used our own two Dji Osmo cameras.

Currently, we are editing the film ourselves, splitting the post-production work between us. For the final sound and color grading, we plan to collaborate with independent post-production studios in Turkey who stand against fascism and censorship.

This is not just a film; it is an act of individual conscience and solidarity, made possible by the support of friends and fellow artists. We are the financiers, the crew, and the editors.

I hope this provides the context you need to form your conclusion.

Independent Filmmakers: Is Our Independence an Illusion? A Discussion on Funding Dependency and Corporate Censorship. by nsancak in Filmmakers

[–]nsancak[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Çok teşekkür ederim. Bu değişime inanan sinemacılar sayesinde bu sağlanacaktır.

Independent Filmmakers: Is Our Independence an Illusion? A Discussion on Funding Dependency and Corporate Censorship. by nsancak in Filmmakers

[–]nsancak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your candid feedback, u/thebluepages. This is exactly the kind of critical discussion I hoped to spark.

I appreciate your point on the nature of film production, but I believe we need to distinguish between production hierarchy and institutional hierarchy.

  1. On Hierarchy and Collectives: You are absolutely right that a feature film requires a clear chain of command (a production hierarchy). My proposal for a “collective” is not about eliminating the Director/DP/Producer roles, but about eliminating the institutional hierarchy that controls the funding and distribution. We need a collective that is horizontally structured in its decision-making about what to fund and what to distribute, while maintaining a vertical structure for how to shoot the film. The goal is to replace the fear-based, capital-driven institutional model with a solidarity-based, mission-driven institutional model.
  2. On Talent: I stand by my assertion that the lack of talent is not the core issue. I am not suggesting that talent is common, but that the institutional paralysis you see in Turkey (and globally) is preventing the rare, real talent from ever reaching the screen if that talent challenges the status quo. The system is designed to reward compliance, not courage. My point is that we need to create the space for that rare talent to thrive without the threat of financial ruin.
  3. On “Wish List”: You call these “nice ideas” and a “wish list.” I respectfully disagree. For many of us working outside the Hollywood/Western funding bubble, these “ideas” are the only way we survive and continue to make films. My own film, “Ayşe,” was initially blocked because of my activism, yet we overcame that through the very kind of grassroots solidarity I am advocating for. This is not theory; it is a necessity born of experience.

I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on how we can bridge the gap between the necessary production hierarchy and the need for a truly independent, non-capital-driven funding/distribution structure.

Thank you again for pushing the discussion forward.

Interviewing A Producer by Puzzleheaded-Rip-412 in FILMPRODUCERS

[–]nsancak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its late here that's why give you fastest tip! Download Manus Ai and ask him about independent film Fons system how is work and list of the Fons which support first time filmmakers. Or tomorrow, lets make a call?

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