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We live and breathe cinema—because life without the image is an unfinished story
AD1 FILM was born in 2020, founded by Bahman Radan and Zahra Radanfar as a Mediterranean sanctuary for the auteur voice. We know the independent filmmaker path is a solitary, uphill climb. That is why we stand as the technical and legal anchor for those daring to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. From the heart of Turkey to the global stage, we amplify independent voices, carrying them to where they truly belong
We believe cinema is a tool for awakening. Our mission is to peel back the layers of the mundane to uncover the truths beneath. We don't just craft stories that end when the lights come up; we create echoes that settle in the mind and resonate in the soul long after the screen goes dark. At AD1 FILM, cinema is more than a narrative—it is a lens that challenges you to see the world anew.
For us, cinema is a search for the truths that escape words. At AD1 FILM, we aren't chasing stories that simply end when the credits roll; we are chasing echoes that linger in the soul. We believe every frame is an extension of a human gaze—one that dares to stare into the dark to find the light. We are here to breathe life into the dreams that others are afraid to see.
Auteur cinema finds its breath when it meets the right gaze. We belong to professional networks to stay connected with our global peers. These platforms are the meeting point where our vision joins the industry's shared record—keeping our work documented and reachable for the international community.
Head of Creative Development
Founder & Managing Director | Producer & Director
Managing Partner & Head of Post-Production
Head of Line Production
Chief Location Scout & Regional Liaison
Head of Business & Legal Affairs
Artistic Director & Head of Performance & Casting
Head of Visual Identity & Narrative Design
Head of Festival Strategy & International Relations
Director of Festival Strategy & Global PR
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Head of Production
Chief Location Scout & Regional Liaison
Director of International Sales & Distribution Strategy
Head of Global Marketing & Brand Synergy
Senior Production Executive & Logistics Lead
A story told with truth knows no borders. From Middle East to the global stage, our films have found their home in international festivals—honored for the raw, human echoes they leave behind.
Diogenes , Film Festival
Go Short - International Short Film
Oberhausen , Film Festival
Brest European Short Film Festival
AD1 Film Production A.Ş. © 2020-2025 | All rights reserved to AD1 FILM and AD1 Agency.
Authorized Producer & Distributor by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism Producer
Certificate No: 82294 | Distribution Certificate No: 82329