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30.07.2008
"SÜT" IN COMPETITION IN 65^th VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The second film of Semih Kaplanoglu's Yusuf Trilogy "SÜT" selected for Competition section of 65^th Venice International Film Festival.

The film is a co-production between Turkey - France and Germany, realized by the support from Turkish Ministry of Culture, CNC, World Cinema Fund, Filmstiftung NRW and Tire Municipality.

"SÜT" features Melih Selçuk and Başak Köklükaya in the leading roles.

The film, written by Semih Kaplanoğlu and Orçun Köksal has been introduced to film professionals by the Cannes Atelier, one of the official sections of the Cannes festival last year.

Wim Wenders is leading the Official Competition jury members; Russian screenwriter Juriy Arabov, Italian actress Valeria Golino, Scottish artist Douglas Gordon, American screenwriter and producer John Landis, Argentinean director Lucrecia Martel and director from Hong Kong, Johnnie To. The last film from Turkey which was in the competition section in Venice International Film Festival was "Gizli Yüz" by Ömer Kavur in 1991. In 1987, Kavur received Fipresci Award in Venice with his film "Anayurt Oteli".

POST-PRODUCTION OF MILK CARRIES ON IN PARIS
After the shooting have finished in November, post-production is now carries on in Paris. SUT is a Turkish - French and German co-production supported by Turkish Ministry of Culture, Centre National de la Cinématographie (CNC), World Cinema Fund (Berlinale) and Filmstiftung NRW.

13.11.2007
SHOOTINGS OF MILK CONTINUE
MILK, the second part of the trilogy is being filmed in Tire, Bergama, Soma and Izmir. The leading characters are played by Başak Köklükaya and Melih Selçuk. Please click for the photos from the set.
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CNC WILL SUPPORT MILK

After the various meetings at 60th Cannes Film Festival Atelier, the co-production agreement between Kaplan Film Production and Arizona Films has been concluded. MILK that will be produced as a Turkish-French co-production, is supported by CNC - Centre National de la Cinématographie.
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19/03/2007
"MILK" PROJECT IS IN 60th CANNES ATELIER

The second film of the trilogy of Semih Kaplanoğlu MILK has been selected to the Cannes Atelier which is an official section of Cannes Film Festival.

"Milk" which is supported by World Cinema Fund, is planned to be shot in autumn of 2007 as a Turkish, French, German co-production. "Milk" will be presented to the leading TV, production and distributors during the 60th Cannes Film Festival that will be held between 16-27th May.

Within the organization of Cinefondation Atelier, the selected accomplished projects all over the world are invited to Cannes to meet with the producers and distributors. Atelier aims to help quality film production over the world. This year 15 different director's project from 15 different countries has been selected including renowned directors such as Ming Liang and Bertrand Bonello. Atelier selection gives priority to the discovery of talents in order for them to finalize the financial arrangements for their projects.

The post-production process of the first film of the trilogy, "Egg" which is a Turkish-Greek co-production, is going on.
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27/02/2007
WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUNG ACTOR CANDIDATES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17-21, FOR YUSUF, THE LEADING CHARACTER OF "MILK"
The preparation period for "MILK" has begun.
While making location search in Anatolia, we will make casting for possible Yusuf candidates. Some of the possible locations are Manisa, İzmir, Aydın, Denizli, Konya, Burdur, Isparta, Kayseri, Amasya.

For the leading role, Yusuf character, of "Milk", people between the ages of 17-21 can send their CV and photographs to the e-mail address info@kaplanfilm.com . To be interested in poetry and hip-hop music is a plus during the evaluation.

12/01/2007
"MILK" IS IN BERLINALE CO-PRODUCTION MARKET
"SÜT" will participate in Berlinale Co-Production Market between 11 - 13 February 2007. This year the 4th of the organization will be realized. 37 projects is selected among 348 submitted projects. The second film of the Yusuf Trilogy, "MILK" will meet with various producers and distributors all over the world in the World Cinema Market section. "MILK" was entitted for the Berlinale World Cinema Fund last year.
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27/11/2006
"MILK" WAS IN THESSALONIKI CROSSROADS COPRODUCTION FORUM
"MILK" second film of the trilogy, was in Thessaloniki between 23 - 25 November. Semih Kaplanoğlu was invited to second Crossroads Co-production Forum in the 47th Thessaloniki Film Festival. "MILK" came together with several European producer and distribution.
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06/2006
"MILK" HAS BEEN ENTITLED FOR 50.000 EUROS PRODUCTION SUPPORT BY BERLINALE WORLD CINEMA FUND
"MILK", one of the trilogy of "HONEY - MILK - EGG" by Semih Kaplanoğlu, has been entitled for production support of 50.000 EUR from World Cinema Fund which is associated with Berlinale. World Cinema Fund jury has declared that 5 project has been provided support among 80 applicant project.
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