ALÄ°S
ÇAYAN
Filmmaker / Photographer
ABOUT ME
From both French and Turkish culture, I grew up in Istanbul, Turkey, and moved to Paris, France, at 18 years old for my graduate studies in Film Studies and Directing.
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Swept along by the pleasure of traveling and with the enthusiasm
of new adventures, I decided to spend six months in Los Angeles,
where I completed my studies in Directing and Acting.
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Since 2010, I was involved in various projects in France, in Turkey and in the United-States as a director, assistant director, photographer, videographer, editor and script supervisor.
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Check out my experiences below!
DIRECTING
LE CROUPIER
February 2021
Short Film
Directed by Alis Çayan
For the Nikon Festival 2020 Edition
Paris
Currently running in film festivals
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Nikon Festival: Public votes 122/1673
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Article in press talking about us:
Alis Çayan’ın « Le Croupier » filmi Nikon Film Festivali’nde yarışıyor, by Kazım Akar - Posta Fransa
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EN THÉRAPIE
January 2020
Short Film
Directed by Alis Çayan
For the Nikon Festival 2019 Edition
Paris
Currently running in film festivals
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Nikon Festival: Public votes 53/1241
A Ton Court Festival: Official Selection
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Article in press talking about us:
Petits boulots, logement, amours : comment la pandémie a renforcé le «provisoire qui dure», by Maroussia Dubreuil - Le Monde
VIDEOGRAPHY
EDITING
Wedding Videos
W & L
January 2022
Couple Session
Filmed by V.K. Production
A & R
October 2021
Wedding Teaser
Filmed by Kreatif Wedding
A & H
September 2021
Wedding Clip
Filmed by V.K. Production
S & H.A.
November 2021
Wedding Clip
Filmed by Kreatif Wedding
S & M
January 2022
Wedding Clip
Filmed V.K. Production
S & A.O.
October 2021
Wedding Clip
Filmed by V.K. Production
S & M
January 2022
Bride and Groom Morning Preparation
Filmed by V.K. Production
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
SHE IS MINE
October 2017
2nd assistant director on the
short film She is Mine directed by Sena Tunalı.
Los Angeles, United States
THE STATE, THE FAMILY AND ME
October 2015 - March 2016
1st assistant director on the Web Documentary called The State, the Family and Me.
(ongoing project)
France and Turkey
GALIP DERVIÅž
December 2014
Internship in the assistant directors' team on the turkish TV Show called Galip DerviÅŸ (Barakuda Film Production),
a turkish version of Monk.
Istanbul, Turkey
SISSO
March - May 2014
Internship at the SISSO Company as an assistant director and editor on various projects
(campaign videos, virtual visits etc.)
Paris, France
SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
ALEXANNE
August 2020 - April 2021
Directed by Kilian Thomas
POURQUOI PAS?
December 2019
Directed by David Charcot
VOLUNTEERING IN FILM FESTIVALS
AFI FEST
November 2017
31st edition of the American Film Institute Festival, in Los Angeles, United States.
Volunteered in the theater team, but also in special events organization and red carpet.
FESTIVAL DU CINÉMA DE TURQUIE À PARIS
April 2016
13th edition of the Turkish Film Festival in Paris.
Volunteered in the organization of the festival, and translated the subtitles.
HTFF
October 2017
1st edition of the Hollywood Turkish Film Festival, held at the Paramount Pictures Studios.
Volunteered in the organization of the festival.
FESTIVAL DU CINÉMA DE TURQUIE À PARIS
April 2015
12th edition of the Turkish Film Festival in Paris.
Volunteered in the organization of the festival, and translated the subtitles.