It’s official. Rose is now in production, the realisation is here, all these months of long days and nights of pre-production, planning, co-ordinating, scheduling, sourcing, casting, set building, rewriting, acting workshops, etc, etc… Rose is here!

It’s Sunday 10th July on a lovely summers day with a gentle breeze, Rose and her young daughter Ellie are walking across a field passing by a shallow brook of water. All alone in this field we capture heart felt moments between mother and daughter. The production could not have started any better.

Tuesday 12th July, Blondie the czar of Hellville is here, having landed in the UK from Turkey his kingdom awaits his arrival. We will be filming the grand introduction of evil himself this week to then steam roll into a jam packed 2 week shooting schedule as of Monday 18th July - Sunday 31st July.

The shoot is going to be a massive emotional and physical journey for all involved and to get this far is an amazing achievement. This film has brought together a mind blowing cast, a dedicated crew and as a team we will endure all that is thrown at us. There is no going back now, ROSE has a purpose and we have an important story to tell.

A few words from the Director Kemal: “It’s down to the wire: budget; getting things ready for the shoot; getting it right - everything! This film has my heart and soul in it and everyone is working hard on it. It’s a lot of pressure but I can’t believe we’re here, Rose is here… It’s time to have some serious fun!”

Coming soon: Documentaries on behind the scenes of ROSE in pre-production! Watch this space!!

Thank you all for your continued support and spread the word! Keep up to date on news and gossip by liking Rose the Film Facebook page and share it with your friends, follow Rose the Film on Twitter too! Join the movement! Join the hype! Rose is here!!

ALSO: We Want Extras!

Crowd extras for fight scenes:  Sat 23rd July 2011.

Clubbing extras for club scenes: Sun 24th &/or Mon 25th July 2011.

Volunteers who wish to join the ROSE project please email rosethefilm@gmail.com ASAP!

“Desire  is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a  keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.”  Napoleon Hill

As one year eclipses another and I begin my journey into 2011 I can’t help but reflect on 2010’s accomplishments. 2010 was an eventful year with four feature films complete Shades of a Killer, Secrets, The Turning & Tales of the Dead which has been released on DVD by Chemical Burn Entertainment.

Also 2010 was a year of new creative partnerships when I was asked to direct two films for Carrot Napper Productions ‘The Ticket Collector’ & ‘The Raven’ it has been a pleasure working alongside Keith Large producer of Carrot Napper Productions so look out for updates on these two productions as they will be ready for the festival circuit over the next few months.

2011 looks to be my biggest year so far I kick off the year with my short film ‘Less is More’ being officially accepted into the “British Shorts” 4th Lichtspielklub Kurzfilmfestival which I am really excited about as it’s the first time one of my films will be playing in Germany. I am also preparing two feature films and am very excited about the future as I keep growing as a film maker and continue my journey.

“Keep  away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always  do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become  great.”  Mark Twain

The change in season leaves us to reflect on our achievements thus far as we slowly approach the end of 2010… It’s been a busy one in the filmmaking world of Kemal Yildirim.

November brings the first ever EXCLUSIVE screening of ‘Shades of a Killer’; an all action movie to be premiered at the resident sociable screening venue The Picturedrome Northampton. I will be celebrating the journey behind my 90 minute film, what existed as a college project since 1999 ‘Shades of a Killer’ has overcome an infinite number of obstacles and as a result has been re-made, reduxed and now refined for all to enjoy :o).

FILM PREMIER:

‘Shades of a Killer‘ directed by Kemal Yildirim

“…a directorial style reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock, Quentin Tarantino and other masters of film noir.” Earthpages.org

Sunday 28th November 2010 7:30pm

@ The Picturedrome Northampton NN1 4BN (Free Entry).

Halloween reminded me of fun times filming ‘Tales of the Dead’, my horror anthology told in a classic Amicus style featuring some award winning short films. Picked up for international distribution through Chemical Burn earlier this year the film is now receiving rave reviews from the media which is great to see.

“Tales of the Dead is not for the weak of heart.” MC Earthpages.org, ”…shows promise and a real love for the horror genre.” Mondo Digital.

To purchase your copy of ‘Tales of the Dead’ click here.

This time of year also spurred me to make a halloween inspired film ‘Tricks and Treats’ with my family which was great fun who knows maybe I have created budding filmmakers of the future. To watch ‘Tricks and Treats’ click here.

Back to business, principal photography of my zombie horror feature starring Jennifer Chippendale as ‘The Zombie Hunter’ is complete. Written by Ali Yildirim and shot in seven days in July the film had unbelievable odds against the cast and crew… I will be sure to document this for your viewing pleasure! The film is in the edit room so watch this space for exclusive trailers coming soon!!

While we are on the subject of zombies Jason Impey’s ‘The Turning’ is in final stages of post production. As producer and lead actor (Dillon) in the film I am proud of it’s near completion. May I remind you that I had the honour of acting alongside horror icon Eileen Daly who was an absolute treasure to work with. The film is to appear in DVD World, Shock Horror Magazine and The Zombie Times.

I have also co-produced and starred as Doug Hanson, a corrupted officer of the law in Jason Impey’s ‘Psychopaths’, a redux definitive version of his controversial exploitation epic ‘Tortured’. The film has seen various editions and cuts however Impey can proudly announce that this is the one which I am honoured to be a part of.

One year on and my drama feature ‘Secrets’ is going back into production. The film was screened in Cannes 2010 and received great reviews however I am making the decision to refine this organic piece of work. I am excited about the fundamental changes I am making after which I can truely say that the film will be complete for release in 2011.

Film Forum: if you wish to contribute any film reviews to be posted on this site please email me info@kemalyildirim.com

Not long now until we’ll be thinking of new year’s resolutions for 2011… it’s going to be a manic year for sure! To read more about the above projects or any other of my films checkout the links on the right. I wish you all well.

Regards Kemal :o)

‘Secrets‘ duped to be the new original quirky indie movie from Director Kemal Yildirim.

The drama feature film graced Cannes 2010 with two successful screenings. From the prestigious star studded screening at the world famous Carlton Hotel to the more underground urban screening with Cannes in a Van on La Croisette.

‘Secrets’ first exclusive screening was at film and party hot spot The Carlton Hotel hosting the Abu Dhabi Culture & Heritage party on 13th May 2010. The film was screened as their main attraction to a packed out audience and received much media attention from the likes of BBC World, CNN, Aljazeera and France TV.

The second screening was of a more urban setting screened to movie goers streetside on La Croisette. ‘Secrets‘ featured on the last night of mobile film festival Cannes in a Van on 20th May 2010, showing real indie filmmaking at its best. Kemal was honoured to have ‘Secrets’ as the last feature film that ended the Cannes in a Van 2010 film festival tour.

‘Secrets’ in Cannes 2010 tour done! Director Kemal Yildirim would like to thank ‘Secrets’ actor Jack Marsden for representing the film in Cannes in his absence. Roll on UK promotional tour and international festivals… More updates on ‘Secrets’ coming soon!!

[Secrets - Dir: Kemal Yildirim - Starring: Helen Clifford; Leila Cox; Rami Hilmi; Jack Marsden; Lucy Victoria White and Kemal Yildirim]

The Turning Wrapped!

Whilst ‘Secrets’ was on tour in Cannes Kemal Yildirim was producing and starring as male lead ‘Dillon’ in ‘The Turning‘, all new zombie horror/action feature film from Director, collaborator and good friend Jason Impey. The film shoot wrapped last weekend and is already in post production! A formidable achievement from the duo producing and directing a feature film in 11 shooting days!!

“The shoot has been amazing! In a few words ‘The Turning’ is… zombies, guns, bullets, gore, forbidden love and not forgetting great action! I’ve really enjoyed being Dillon with his never ending battle against the odds you can’t help but root for the guy as things keep going from bad to worse. I’ve also had the privilege to star alongside UK horror icon Eileen Daly in The Turning who was an absolute pleasure on set! I’m so excited I can’t wait to see the end result!!” Kemal Yildirim.

Eileen Daly the Dark Angel and face of Redemption Films, actress, film producer, writer, model, poet and singer/songwriter. Also a well-known contemporary scream queen starring in numerous cult movies, Kemal’s favourite being Jake West’s ‘Razor Blade Smile’.

More updates on ‘The Turning’ coming soon!!

“Desire leads to murder, murder leads to passion and passion leads to The Turning”

[The Turning - Dir: Jason Impey - Starring: Kemal Yildirim; Eileen Daly; Lianne Robertson; Max James Fellows, Rami Hilmi and Jason Impey].

Award winning fLicker screens again!

Kemal is proud that his award winning experimental short film ‘fLicker’ was screened at Cinematopia @ Life: Lancashire International Film Festival on 23rd May 2010. CINEMATOPIA screened a weird and wonderful themed programme of SHORT FILM, MUSIC VIDEO, DIGITAL MEDIA and ANIMATION.

Presented by Kitsch Monkey Productions, Cinematopia Film Events have been hosted at Preston’s Mad Ferret music venue since 2008 as the only regular film event in the city! They recently joined forces with Kino International Film Festival in Manchester for a Kino Shorts Event so fLicker is likely to be screened again… watch this space!

[Flicker - Dir: Kemal Yildirim - Starring: Helen Clifford]

Secrets To Premier In Cannes

It’s official ‘Secrets’ Is premiering in the film capital ‘Cannes’

With two screenings already booked and more dates being added to the Cannes tour we are overwhelmed at what we have achieved so far. More updates and pictures after the screenings. A UK tour is currently being organized so watch this space.

“The Turning”

Starring Kemal Yildirim Currently In Production

The new feature film from underground film maker Jason Impey and starring Kemal Yildirim is set for a 2010 release. A combination of social drama and extreme gore “The Turning”

Dillon & Stacy In Danger

“Desire leads to murder, Murder leads to passion and passion leads to The Turning”

Jason Impey is an award winning film-maker who’s passion for making shocking horror films has not gone unnoticed being touted as the English “Andreas Schnass” and continuing his prolific output “The Turning” is his 13th Feature Film and looks to be his most ambitious and engaging film yet.

Trapped With No Escape

“A deadly affair leads to a brutal murder which takes Dillon and Stacy into an evil world of the UNDEAD”

Film maker Kemal Yildirim who is Jason Impey’s Collaborator and acts as his co-producer as well as his Director Of Photography steps in front of the camera to star as “Dillon Slater” a man who is running from the dark side of his life until one day the girl he once loved reaches to him for help set against a back drop of apocalyptic Zombie-doom.

Stacy's slow transformation

More details coming soon! For more details go to “The Turning” Page

A Promo For “The Turning’

Starring:
Kemal Yildirim as Dillon Slater
Lianne Robertson as Stacy Gallagher
Rami Hilmi as Quaid Hess
Max James Fellows as Michael Gallagher

Co-Producer/Writer/Director    Jason Impey

Co-Producer                              Kemal Yildirim

The official dvd cover

My first internationally distributed film ‘Tales of the Dead’ will be hitting stores soon. An anthology in the style of an Amicus film with four short tales wrapped around a halloween party where five friends are trying to out do each other with more disturbing stories than the last.

The film contains award winning film ‘Less Is More’ which was shown as apart of ‘Zone Horrors’ ten best short films, ‘Wolf Cry’ nominated best horror at the ‘EOTP’ film festival 2009, ‘Penance’ a giallo inspired exploitation yarn and ‘Missing’ about a cursed street told in a modern Blair Witch style.

The release will feature special features and will be available soon watch this space for details…

Crossed Paths

I recently was asked to direct a university film as a part of their final dissertation piece. Shot using the Mike Leigh methods of heavy improvisations and strong character development to establish a completely realistic set of characters. The actors never knew what the story was about and knew nothing about the other characters unless they had a previous connection. I also used the teachings of Sandford Meisner so the actors could reach a complete sense of realism within each scene and really feel they we’re in the moment.

I am extremely proud of the project and the way the actors relished the challenge of not knowing where they were going within the story, they would simply exist within the world I created I will be posting a trailer on my site as soon as one is ready.

Special Thanks:

To Jason Impey for your help once again

& The University of Northampton for their support

Kemal Yildirim is proud to be commended as Director of Photography in Alex Bakshaev’s arthouse film ‘Bittersweet’:

“…stylish lighting and use of colour, imaginative camera angles and lengthy passages of contemplative solitude…

Aesthetically, BITTERSWEET transcends it’s meagre origins and frequently looks stunning - particularly in the latter moments. Kemal Yildirim’s photography adds gravitas to the already unsettlingly otherworldly situations…” Stuart Willis, Sex Gore Mutants.

‘Bittersweet’ provided Kemal the opportunity to explore arthouse in camera and as Alex’s editor of choice for the film Kemal was only too pleased to receive the recognition.

“I worked on Bittersweet whilst making my short film Rose. It was a challenge to say the least during production and in post, especially after completing the edit in two working days! It was a pleasure to work on and am pleased for Alex, I hope the film gets out there to a wider audience” Kemal Yildirim.

To read the full review on ‘Bittersweet’ visit http://www.sexgoremutants.co.uk/bittsweetbak.html

Dear all

Happy New Year, I hope you all had a festive season and are not too troubled by the crazy weather.

It’s times like these that force me to take time out and reflect on what’s passed and what’s to come. I’ve blinked and so much has happened and I am so excited about 2010 and what’s in store I can barely contain myself!! So here’s the lowdown on what’s been in 2009 and what’s to come in 2010…Enjoy!

Award Winner!! I am so proud to have received awards for the following:

• ‘Flicker’ - Best Experimental Short (EOTP International Film Festival)

• ‘Wolf Cry’ - Nominated Best Horror Short (EOTP International Film Festival)

• ‘Less is More’ - Zone Horror Cut Film of the Day and Official Selection for Cypriot Film Festival London

‘End Transmission’ Horror Mini TV Series broadcast on GoreZoneTV online to receive rave reviews.

Film Forum - Hosting a new article featuring my Top Horror Films from the 80’s. Please comment, compliment or critise!

‘Tales of the Dead’ - this was a surprise to me too! A Brand New anthology of my horror shorts complete and set for distribution and available soon! Featuring the award winning ‘Less is More’, nominated best horror film ‘Wolf Cry’, giallo style ‘Penance’, and the notorious ‘Missing’.

‘Secrets’ - Feature length realist drama film “in the Can” and in post-production to circuit festivals this year.

‘Rose’ - Feature length drama film in development with award winning writer Steve Loveless and set to go into pre-production very soon!! (I imagine this to be before I blink again!)

www.ChampagneBubblee.TV - as ever directing, filming and editing this hot urban show, episode 4 now online.

‘Lullably’ - my new baby in early stages of development when I am not inundated with the above!! :o)

There is probably so much more so check out my site for details and keep in touch fellow creatives.

Kemal

info@kemalyildirim.com

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).