Major Support from the Ministry for an IGU Student: "Dostlar Sağolsun" Project Wins Production Support

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Fine Arts (FFA) Radio, Television, and Cinema Department senior student Orhan Kerem Kartal has been awarded production support provided by the T.R. Ministry of Culture and Tourism's General Directorate of Cinema. Kartal's short film project titled "Dostlar Sağolsun" was among the productions supported under the Ministry's support program. The fact that the work, developed as a graduation project, was deemed worthy of Ministry support was regarded as a significant achievement by departmental faculty.

A Story of Confrontation Set in Karasu

Set in Sakarya's Karasu district, the film centers on the internal and social conflicts experienced by a young man during the day he awaits his grandfather's funeral. Structured with a minimalist cinematic language, "Dostlar Sağolsun" aims to address the individual's loneliness within traditional social structures, silent resistance, and the process of maturation through responsibility.
The project, which aims to reflect the tension between social structure and individual sensitivity through a simple yet powerful narrative, reveals a young filmmaker's strong perspective.

Academic Foundation Transformed into Artistic Success

This support received by Istanbul Gelisim University Radio, Television, and Cinema Department student Orhan Kerem Kartal once again demonstrated how young talent can achieve success on a national scale through high-quality academic education.
Istanbul Gelisim University continues to cultivate productive individuals in the fields of art and media through its practice-oriented education and its approach of connecting students with the industry. IGU continues to make its mark through the achievements its students attain on national and international platforms.