Students of Eastern Mediterranean University continue to receive awards at national and international competitions. In this respect, EMU School of Applied Sciences, Management Information Systems Department student Ertan Köse received the Best Director Award with his film titled “The Longest Darkness” at “March Fest Culture and Arts Festival” taking place at METU North Cyprus Campus.
The film titled “Great Poet” directed by Sedat Esin from Near East University received the Best Film and the Best Scenario Award and the film “You Have My Support” directed by İlbey Evcil from METU received the Special Jury Award.
Monetary Prize Granted to Winners
At the end of the competition, those qualifying for awards were granted monetary prizes. Director of the film “Great Poet” Sedat Esin received a prize of 1000 TL, and Ertan Köse received 500 TL for his film “The Longest Darkness”. Additionally, İlbey Evcil received a prize of 250 TL for his film “You Have My Support”.
Jury Members
The following were the jury members among whom was EMU Communication and Media Studies Faculty Research Assistant and short film director Mert Yusuf Özlük;
- Mert Yusuf Özlük (EMU/Director)
- Burak Göral (Scriptwriter)
- Ersan Ocak (Director)
- Seyhan Özmenek (METU)
- Serenay Yalçınkaya (KKTCELL)
- Emil İsgenderli (LEU)
- Zeyde Yalıner Ürek (NEU)