Eflin (2016)
Eflin (2016)
Amid the chaos of the Syrian Civil War, young Eflin’s life is torn apart as bombings and violence shatter her once-peaceful world. Forced to flee her homeland, she and her mother embark on a dangerous journey to Turkey, seeking refuge in İzmir. But life in a foreign land brings new challenges, and Eflin must grow up too quickly, facing hunger, hardship, and the constant struggle to help her mother make ends meet.
Despite the hardships, Eflin clings to the fading memories of home. Every sound, smell, or story connected to Syria stirs her heart, making the pain of displacement even deeper. Through her eyes, we witness the emotional weight carried by thousands of children who are forced to leave everything behind.
Eflin is a powerful story of love, loss, and survival. It captures the resilience of a child who refuses to give up hope and reminds us of the silent strength behind every refugee’s journey toward rebuilding a life from nothing.

4th SETEM Academy, BAK Awards
Turkey
2016
Best Actress Award (Hilal Çelebi) – Fiction Category
1st Tax Inspectors Foundation Short Film Competition
Turkey
2017
Special Mention Award
1st Trabzon International Film Festival
Turkey
2017
National Short Film Competition – Finalist
Berlin Student Film Festival
Germany
2017
Official Selection
International Political (i.P.A.S) / Activism Film Festival
Greece
2017
Official Selection
16th Kısa-ca International Student Film Festival
Turkey
2016
Fiction Category – Finalist
SILA Film Festival
Italy
2016
Finalist
Geo Film Festival
Italy
2017
Official Selection
San Mauro Film Festival
Italy
2018
Semi-Finalist
Golden Leaf Film Festival
June 2, 2018
Screening Selection
Gallery & News
Director
- Director, Producer
Born in 1996 in Istanbul, Burak Berke Erdem is a talented director and producer who has made significant contributions to both short and feature films. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in the advertising industry and, in 2017, founded the advertising agency Recland Media. Burak’s work is characterized by a strong focus on social issues, particularly those related to refugees and disadvantaged children. He is a graduate of the Radio, TV, and Cinema department at Ege University.
Burak Berke Erdem continues his career as a director and producer in the advertising sector, focusing on impactful campaigns and storytelling that resonate with audiences globally. His dedication to bringing social issues to light through creative media is evident in his work and ongoing projects.
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Film Specifications
Credits:
- Director & Writer: Burak Berke Erdem
- Producer: Burak Berke Erdem
- Cinematographer: Rufat Mammadov
- Assistant Director: Zühre Yıldırım
- Editor & Color Grading: Rufat Mammadov, Burak Berke Erdem
- Art Team: Sena Keleş, Yağmur Ergu
- Sound & Boom Operator: Ömer Güney Erdin
- Production Manager: Zozan Özbay
- Music: Meryem Meryemti – Anonymous
- Street Musicians: “Anahita Music Group”
- Cast:
- Eflin – Hilal Çelebi
- Mother – Fatma Okuyan
Technical:
- Project Type: Short Fiction
- Genres: Children, Drama
- Runtime: 9 minutes 30 seconds
- Completion Year: 2016
- Country of Filming: Türkiye
- Language: Turkish (with English subtitles)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Film Color: Color