Ethem Özgüven Documentary Workshop

Our work together means sharing and interacting throughout the entire process of making a documentary.

Every good story is a revolution. In this sense, the path we will take will aim to bring a difference, originality, and innovation, although it will use all the methods that have been researched so far. What are the new techniques and new methods of presentation that we can develop to open the almost completely closed doors of today’s mainstream media to documentary and truth? How can we most effectively utilize different media of presentation? What are these different media’s aesthetic and ethical questions and problems, and how do we solve them?

We will rethink all these questions together.

Ethem Ozguven

Participants: Gökçe Doğa Güneş & Alara Çoban

About Documentary

Introduction: The documentary begins with the personal story and travel experiences of LokalBond founder Barış Baver Tezdiğ. We hear from his own mouth the reasons that led him to establish such a platform, his passion for bringing cultures together, and how the project was born.
Development: The documentary starts with how Mr. Baver got the idea. Then, he and his mother emphasize the impact LokalBond has created and how it helps people feel closer to each other. They highlight how cultures come together through food and conversation, and how this experience is not just a touristic activity but a way of life.
Stories of Guests: Tourists who come to Istanbul tell how they met Turkish families, how they were hosted in their homes, and what this experience means to them.
Stories of Hosts: We watch this experience through the eyes of the hosts as they cook, chat at the table, or do a cultural activity together. For them, this is not just hosting a guest, but an opportunity to share their culture with the world.
Storytelling Through Food: The most traditional flavors of Turkish cuisine are among the most important elements of these meetings. Guests share their surprise and appreciation as they taste the dishes they try for the first time.
Conclusion: The ending states the success of the business and the growth plan of Mr. Baver