In order to amplify the voices of the next generation of “crafters”, CICLOPE presents a new series of posts dedicated to the young talents around the world. Our first guest is Sinan Sevinç, winner of the New Talent Bronze award at CICLOPE Festival 2021 for “Born guilty”.

WHAT IS A DIRECTOR’S BIGGEST SIN?
Sitting in the editing room and discovering yourself in the frame holding a handheld monitor and being absolutely sure that you are out of frame.

WHAT WAS YOUR LONGEST DAY ON SET?
Oh, there are a few. One really nerve-wracking day of shooting Born Guilty was when we accidentally set off a fire alarm in an old prison and the entire building with 2,000 people had to be evacuated. When I stepped out of the building and saw the police and firefighters already blocked off the streets, I already started thinking about where I could get new financing for the film.

WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF “CREATIVITY”?
Following your intuitions without any limitations or restrictions and indeed the fact to juggle with the craziest ideas that may seem senseless at first sight. 

WHAT IS YOUR MY FAVORITE ‘ENLIGHTENING’ CLOSING QUOTE?
“Don’t let the Muggles get you down.” — Ron Weasley, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.