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    Luke Jaden Directs A Personal, Poetic Short Film That’s A Turkish Delight

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    From sunrise to sunset, director Luke Jaden takes us on a poetic journey through Istanbul, a city suspended between worlds. Guided by a lyrical poet, the story drifts through light, rhythm and fleeting moments, capturing both the pulse and stillness of the Turkish city. Blurring the line between reality and reverie, it is a sensory love letter to a place, memory, and the quiet spell of being lost.

    Titled “iSTANBUL” and shot in that city, Jaden’s personal film–out of production company Octagon Haus–was based on the poem “Ben Sana Mecburum” by Attila Ilhan.

    Jaden is an alum of the 2023 SHOOT New Directors Showcase.

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    Production Company Octagon Haus Luke Jaden, director; Jonathan Patterson, DP; Diane Michelle, John Tuma, producers; Cemre Senesen, co-producer; Nesim Kurnaz, 1st AC; Mustafa Mutlu, 2nd AC. Editorial Ian Wallace, editor. Sound Design Mike Regan, Ian Wallace, sound designers. Color Grade Dan Swierenga, colorist. Camera & Lenses Filmmarka. Special Thanks To: Eylem Başar Söğüt, Onur Kıvılcım Söğüt, Toprak Eren Gulduran, Bilge Sude Karaahmetoglu, Tyrone Rhabb, Emre Koklucinar, Yaren Kazan, Luna Alexander, David McFarland, Tarihi Havuzlu Kıraathane, Soho House Istanbul, Adahan DeCamondo Pera, Onur the Rug Dealer

    Media Type:Film: Short
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    The Best Work You May Never See: A Trailer For Director Rosie Morris’ Docushort On Young Carers In The U.K.

    Thursday, June 11, 2026

    This trailer is for the new documentary short Is Mum OK, which shines a light on the hidden realities faced by young carers in the U.K.

    In the U.K., a carer is generally anyone who looks after a family member, partner, or friend who needs help due to illness, frailty, disability, mental health issues, or an addiction. Crucially, this refers to carers who provide this support for free.

    The short follows a group of young carers in Waltham Forest, East London, who are given access to much-needed respite through a dedicated local initiative, Young Carers Club, a fortnightly respite evening where they can socialize, eat and spend time with others who understand their experiences.

    It explores both the beauty and the burden of caring from a young age, while highlighting the need for greater recognition and support for young carers across the U.K.

    Commissioned by Guardian Documentaries and produced by Uncommon Creative Studio, Is Mum OK was released during Carers Week 2026 (June 8-14)--with this year’s week themed around building carer-friendly communities

    The film will also be screened to members of Parliament, urging them to bring young carers’ rights to the top of the social care agenda

    Is Mum OK was directed by Rosie Morris, who had firsthand experience of being a carer for her mother.

    There are estimated to be at least one million young carers in the U.K., many of whom remain unidentified and unsupported.

    Director Morris said, “This story is deeply personal to me, rooted in my own experience of caring for a loved one. Caring for my mother three years ago was one of the hardest and most meaningful experiences I have ever had. My difficulty in transitioning out of being a carer and... Read More

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