Cem Demirer
Writer / Director
Turkey
Cem Demirer, born in 1988 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a London-based writer, director, producer, cinematographer, and editor.
His debut feature as a writer/director premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival, earning him the Filmyön Best Director prize at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. His short film, Noksan, premiered at the 63rd Semaine de la Critique, winning the Canal+ Award. Cem’s notable cinematography work includes End of Season, which was featured in the Cannes Cinéfondation section, and Siyabonga, showcased at the Locarno Film Festival. Additionally, editing his own films, Cem edited the short film “James,” which was shown at the Venice Film Festival.
He founded his own production company, “HAR Films” in 2023, which supports independent short and feature films.
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Project
Risk of Pinching
A tragic accident in an apartment elevator leaves its residents shaken. The event prompts everyone to reflect on their lives, including HAKAN, a 30-year-old man who depends on his parents for daily care. The building, once ordinary, now feels haunted by the incident, and this strange new energy leads Hakan to confront his long-suppressed desire, which he had accepted as unattainable. It falls on Hakan’s father MÜJDAT(60) to manage his son’s quest. Since he feels unable to deny his son’s plea due to a deep sense of responsibility he feels for his existence.
