Orphan : Short Film

Project Type: Short Animation Film

Overview
Orphan is a six-minute short animated film that explores themes of loss, loneliness, and revenge through a dark yet emotional fairy-tale lens. The story follows a young girl who loses her family and dog due to human cruelty. One day, she encounters an old witch shunned by the villagers. The witch raises her, teaching her the art of magic. However, after the witch is killed during a “Witch Hunt,” the girl is left alone once again. Consumed by grief and anger, she begins preparing a magical potion to take revenge on humanity.

My Role

• Direction and Animation

• Story Design and Screenwriting

• Team Management

Festivals & Awards

• 🏆 11th EgeArt Short Film Competition, National Animation Category – 3rd Prize (2024)

• 🏆 3rd Gemlik Film Festival, National Short Film Competition, National Animation Category – 3rd Prize (2024)

• 🎬 31st Adana Golden Boll Film Festival, Student Short Film Competition, Animation Category – Finalist (2024)

• 🎞️ 1st Ege Film Festival, Short Film Competition – Official Selection (2024)

• 🎥 12th Canlandıranlar Festival, Turkish Animation Films – Screening Selection (2024)

• 🎭 12th Artales Film & Hayri Çölaşan Cult Kavaklıdere Short Film Event – Screening Selection (Nov 17, 2024)

Techniques & Tools

• Toon Boom Harmony for character animation and compositing

• Photoshop for design and background painting

• After Effects for post-production and visual effects