Tufan Tastan, a visionary Turkish director and screenwriter, embarked upon a remarkable creative odyssey during his university years, demonstrating his passion for artistic expression by actively participating in the inception and development of several innovative art collectives.
These pioneering collectives, including Sahne Disi, Kizil Davul, and Direnistesanat, served as a platform for Tastan to hone his craft, experiment with new ideas, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who shared his enthusiasm for the arts.
Through his involvement with these collectives, Tastan was able to cultivate his skills, explore different creative mediums, and develop a unique perspective that would later influence his work as a director and screenwriter.
As a result, Tastan's early involvement in these art collectives played a significant role in shaping his artistic identity, laying the groundwork for a successful career in the film industry, and ultimately, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of Turkey.
He immersed himself in the realms of street theater, happening, and performance art, conducting extensive practical and theoretical research within these structures.
His written articles, which delved into the fascinating realms of culture and the arts, were meticulously crafted and subsequently published in a diverse array of esteemed magazines and newspapers, thereby not only augmenting his reputation as a respected and knowledgeable voice within the artistic community, but also further solidifying his presence as a prominent and influential figure in the world of arts and culture.
The cinematic journey of Tastan commenced with a series of short films that showcased his multifaceted talents as a filmmaker. His inaugural foray into the world of cinema was marked by the release of Söz Uçar in 2017, a cinematic endeavour that demonstrated his burgeoning skills as a director and scriptwriter. This was followed by the equally impressive Vitrin in 2014, Bir Kelime in 2013, +Deger in 2012, and Ve Jülyet in 2011, each of which bore the hallmarks of his distinct creative vision.
Tastan's involvement in these short films was not limited to mere direction, as he also took on the responsibility of scripting each one, thereby cementing his reputation as a triple threat in the world of cinema.
His inaugural, inaugural feature-length cinematic endeavour, titled Sen Ben Lenin, was a joint creative venture with the esteemed Baris Bicakci, a collaborative effort that was brought to fruition through the support of Istanbul Digital Film and Yapim-eki, a prominent production entity in the film industry.
Tastan's literary pursuits have involved co-authoring a book, aptly titled "Sen Ben Lenin", in collaboration with esteemed writer Baris Bicakci. This notable literary work was subsequently published by the reputable Ithaki Publications, under the title "Bir Hikaye, Iki Senaryo, Bir Film".
