Kemal was brought on air by BBC Radio Northampton to discuss his award winning film ‘fLicker’ and it screening on Thursday 4th June at The Picturedrome Northampton courtesy of The Film Lab.

Kemal talks about making ‘fLicker’ and what it means to him, filmmaking in the local community, the importance of festivals/screenings and also about his current feature project ‘Rose’ in development.

You can listen to the interview here http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0036pqq/Bernie_Keith_01_06_2009/ (interview starts at 1:45:03).

Kemal Yildirim was awarded Best Experimental Short Film for ‘fLicker‘ at The End of the Pier Intenational Festival in April 2009.  Kemal now plans to screen his award winning film in his home town.

“I get a lot of support from Northampton in my career as a filmmaker and as a filmmaker mentor in the youth engagement work that I do. Therefore it is important for me to share my success.”

Providing this opportunity is The Film Lab who screen and display films, photography and visual arts promoting local art and music. To be screened at Northampton’s screening hot spot The Picturedrome who previously housed Kemal’s charity screening of ‘Rose‘ which is now in development to be made into a feature film by the end of 2009.

“I’m looking forward to seeing my film on the big screen again and it’s also a great opportunity to meet like-minded creatives.”

Kemal Yildirim’s award winning film ‘fLicker‘ is coming to Northampton at The Film Lab.

The Picturedrome, Kettering Road, Northampton, NN1 4BN.

Thursday 4th June 2009, 9pm - 10pm.

FREE ENTRY.

For more details on Kemal Yildirim email info@kemalyildirim.com.

To contact The Film Lab email thefilmlab@live.co.uk.

Kemal Yildirim was awarded Best Experimental Short Film for ‘fLicker‘ at the The End of the Pier International Film Festival Awards ceremony last night held at The Ritz at the Connaught Theatre, Worthing.

“I am so surprised I really did not expect this. I would like to thank Helen Clifford the actress who starred in the film. Thank you”.

Kemal was pleased to have two of his films ‘Wolf Cry‘ and ‘fLicker‘ officially selected to screen at such a prestigious festival. “I made my horror short ‘Wolf Cry‘ a good few years ago and ‘fLicker‘ I made last year with virtually no money it was also my first stab at the experimental genre, and to walk away with an award was the icing on the cake.” Up against some tough competition in the short horror film category Kemal was only too pleased to congratulate David Pope who won the award for Best Horror Short “Creeping Thirst”.

The awards ceremony was followed by the after party at the Burlington hotel at the seafront. “I had a fantastic week here at the festival in Worthing, having met some crazy filmmakers like myself in such a great place. Festival directors Bryan Gartside and Roz Anderson did a great job so I thank them and the team for recognising my work.”

Watch this space: Kemal Yildirim’s vlog on the End of The Pier International Film Festival - coming soon!

The Gala night at the Burlington Hotel on the seafront was amazing. A red carpet affair rubbing shoulders with the likes of Brian Capron aka “Killer Corrie Hillman”, sipping champagne and sampling canopes… an opportunity not to be missed to network with budding filmmakers and actors.

My films, horror short ‘Wolf Cry’ and experimental art film ‘fLicker’ made the official selection into The End of The Pier Film Festival and both films will be screened at The Ritz at the Connaught Theatre. I am ever so excited and this is fantastic recognition for both films. I hope to see you there!

Location: The Ritz at the Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1LG.

‘Wolf Cry’ - Sunday 26th April, 9pm, Horror Shorts.

‘Flicker’ - Thursday 30th April, 7pm, Experimental.

Visit here for details on travel and tickets.

KEMAL YILDIRIM’S ‘ROSE’ THE FEATURE FILM IS IN DEVELOPMENT TO GO INTO PRODUCTION IN WINTER 2009. It’s official and no April fools, major meetings are happening and ‘Rose’ is the word on everyone’s lips. Top producers have picked up the project with a distribution deal in place and is in talks  to get the film in the can by the end of this year! Arghhhhhhhh! Watch this space and if you wish to get involved or want more details email info@kemalyildirim.com.

Dear all

I have been super manic this year yet I am itching to make another film! It would be easier to say “What I am not doing…”.

Updates have gone down since the ‘Rose’ premier in Northampton but I assure you I have been kept busy (thank God especially in such a time of economic decline). There is so much going on so please get in touch if you’re a creative that wants to get on board whatever your talent maybe.

Thank you for your continued support

Kemal

UPDATES:

‘THE LAST HIT’ a Kemal Yildirim film created from old BloodWolf footage where “love is the only thing worth dying for”. This short action/drama film will be circulating film festivals soon.

‘LESS IS MORE’ was screened at the UK’s 3rd Cypriot Film Festival 2009 which was showcased and promoted by the festival alongside other creative Cypriot talent. This is the second film festival for ‘Less is More’ and continues to shock it’s audience.

GOREZONE CELEBRITY GHOSTHUNT - I had the priviledge of directing actor Sean Pertwee (Dog Soldiers, Event Horizon) in the ghosthunting pilot show to be picked up by Virgin Media. This fantastic show was filmed at the stunning location Bolebroke Castle Hotel; home to King Henry VIII and other ghastly ghouls. The pilot also features actors Craig Conway (Doomsday), Leslie Simpson (Beyond the Rave), horror goddess Emily Booth (Dog House), model Rebecca Middleton, Celebrity Big Brother Hijack Liam Young (Britain’s youngest made millionnaire).

‘ROSE’ has officially gone into development and is becoming feature length as we speak. More news coming soon!!

Bubble TV is touring the nation, hosted by MC Champagne Bubblee and directed by myself filming exclusive interviews with celebs such as Masters of Ceremonies MC DT, MC Pied Piper, Light Heavyweight British Boxing Champion Danny MacIntosh, Singer and ex-Sugababe Mutya Buena, plus many more… watch this space - trailers coming soon!!

FILM FESTIVALS COMING UP - Horror short film ‘Wolf Cry’ and experimental art film ‘Flicker’ has made the official selection into The End of the Pier International Festival 2009. I am ever so excited and this is fantastic recognition for both films.

Location: The Ritz at the Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1LG.

‘Wolf Cry’ - Sunday 26th April, 9pm, Horror Shorts.

‘Flicker’ - Thursday 30th April, 7pm, Experimental.

Visit here for details on travel and tickets.

Kemal Yildirim and his film ‘Rose’ features in Turkish Newspaper the ‘Avrupa Gazete’:

“Northampton filmmaker Kemal Yildirim and his film ‘Rose’ Northampton filmmaker of Turkish heritage Kemal Yildirim filmed and directed a social drama short film in 2008 called ‘Rose’ on an extremely low budget using local talent and locations…” click on the link below to read the full article.

http://www.avrupagazete.com/avrupa.asp?Id=8583

As always thank you for your support.

Kemal Yildirim

Last week was the charity screening of Kemal Yildirim’s ‘Rose’ in Northampton. The night was a success and on behalf of the ‘Rose’ group Kemal wishes to thank you all for your support - To those who turned up and to those who couldn’t and still support the film in their own way.

Kemal is pleased that we raised over £600 for CAN and NRICC, the charities are as ever thankful to you as well. These charities were chosen as they support causes highlighted in the film helping to raise awareness to these situations and the support networks available to people in ‘Rose’s’ situation.

It does not end here, ‘Rose’ is being developed into a feature film so if you are a creative and would like to get involved on this or any other Kemal Yildirim production in any way shape or form then please email info@kemalyildirim.com.