Film projects created by students in the Radio, Television, and Film Department at the Tirebolu Faculty of Communication were screened for the audience at a gala event held on Wednesday, June 10. At the event organized by Assistant Professor Elif Çanğa, certificates of achievement were presented to students who demonstrated success in various fields of cinema.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yağbasan, who delivered the opening remarks, highlighted the importance of the students’ work and thanked the faculty members and students who contributed throughout the process.

In his speech, Yağbasan stated, “Through their hard work, dedication, and with the contributions of our faculty members, our students have produced significant works during this process. It is very meaningful and valuable to me that you are presenting these here. I would like to thank our faculty members for their efforts and congratulate all of you.”

Hosted by Osman Çağrı Kurt and Melissa Şimşek, the event featured the presentation of certificates of achievement to students who excelled in various categories.

In the “Art Designer of the Year” category, Mustafa Şafak Kırlak earned a certificate of achievement for his film “Slogan.” In their speech on stage, Kırlak and his teammate Oğuzhan Yıldırım noted that Zeynep Sude Değirmenci served as the film’s art director and director, emphasizing the importance of teamwork. The certificate was presented by Assistant Professor Selda Külekci.

Ahmet Salih Uzunboy was named “Sound Designer of the Year” for his work on the film “Kargaşa Adam.” Uzunboy, who received his certificate from Dr. Elif Çanğa, thanked his teammates in his speech.

In the “Actor of the Year” category, Ahmet Çakmak received the certificate of achievement. Receiving his certificate from Associate Professor Deniz Kurtyılmaz, Çakmak noted that his interest in acting continues and expressed his desire to participate in new projects.

Sinem Özgökçe, who wrote the screenplay for the film “Replika,” received a certificate of achievement in the “Screenwriter of the Year” category. Dr. Murat Birol, who presented the certificate, noted that the students had successfully addressed criminological and pathological themes in their work.

In the “Cinematographer of the Year” category, Yasin Kurt was honored with a certificate of achievement. Receiving his certificate from Dr. Gökhan Toptepe, Kurt thanked the jury members and his team.

With her film “Yapboz,” Şükran İpek Kaya was selected as “Editor of the Year.” Dr. Elif Çanğa presented the certificate of achievement to Kaya. Kaya noted that the project process was the longest editing experience of her life.

Adalat Abbasov, with his film “Satılık Dükkan,” received the certificate of achievement in the “Director of the Year” category. Abbasov, who received his certificate from Dr. Gökhan Toptepe, said, “Filmmaking is not a one-person job; it’s a team effort,” and invited his colleagues to the stage.

The event concluded with a group photo taken by the faculty members and the students who received certificates of achievement.

Reporter: Esma Sarı
Photojournalist: Yusuf İslam Yayla