Behind The Scenes
'KAYA' (15min, Turkey & Australia, 2018)
In a remote Turkish village, an ostracised orphan girl seeks out the forbidden Alevi in her
quest for faith.
Starring Kayra Bektaş, Tuana Argun, Elif Alan.
Written and Directed by Lara Köse
Produced by Stephanie Westwood
Director of Photography - Josh Farmelo
Editor - Lara Köse
Sound Design - Troy Mauri and Niels Gabriels
Music Composition - Oscar Vicente Slorach-Thorn
VFX - Drew Moden
'KAYA' is a recipient of the Lexus Australia Short Film Fellowship 2017 in partnership with the Sydney Film Festival.
FILM FESTIVALS and AWARDS:
Sydney Film Festival 2018 - WINNER Lexus Australia Short Film Fellowship
Melbourne International Film Festival 2018
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival 2018 - Nominated for Best Cinematography
ReelGood Film Festival 2019 - Nominated for Best Film
Setting Sun Film Festival 2019 - WINNER Best Film, Best Film by a Female Director (presented by Sue Maslin), Best Acting (Kayra Bektaş), Best Screenwriting, Best Directing
Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2019
Victorian Multicultural Film Festival 2019 presented by the Victorian Multicultural Commission
St Kilda Short Film Festival 2019
Short Cuts Film Festival 2019 - WINNER Runner Up Mayoral Prize for Best Film
Northern Lights Film Festival 2019
Melbourne Women In Film Festival 2020 - WINNER Programmers and Critics Choice Awards for Best Film
ONLINE PREMIERE ON DIRECTORS LIBRARY:
Four fellowship winners