On The Sea Front

Documentary / 21' / 16 mm / Colour / 2010

Bu Sahilde narrates the volatility of the summer season in a small seaside town called Erikli which is only inhabited during the summertime. The film observes the daily rhythm of Erikli and sheds light on the concept of "holiday" during the ghostly winter months.

Director: Merve Kayan - Zeynep Dadak
Producer: Merve Kayan
Director of Photography: Merve Kayan
Edit: Merve Kayan - Zeynep Dadak
Sound: Jeffrey Grieshober
Music: Carolyn Chen

CV
Born in Uzunköprü in 1981, Merve Kayan has been creating short films and videos since 1999. He is currently studying at the Fine Arts Faculty of San Diego University. Zeynep Dadak was born in 1978 in Balıkesir. She has been filming short films and documentaries since 2001. She is studying for her doctorate at New York University Film Studies division.

Filmography
Merve Kayan:
Work (2008),
Ah (2006),
Sweet Split (2005- ortak yapım Mierle Laderman Ukeles),
The Gift (2003), Aud (2003)

Zeynep Dadak:
Tarihe Şerh:
Irak Dünya Mahkemesi (2007),
Gidiş Geliş Gidiş (2004),
Çalıştır Saksıyı (2001)

Contact:
E-Mail: mervekayan@hotmail.com