THE WORLD AROUND ME by Hasan "Jhan" Arslan

Dramatic Short Film

The World Around Me is a coming-of-age story set in 2001, following a young Turkish-New Zealander navigating life between two cultures. Through moments of friendship, isolation and discovery, he learns to see the beauty and complexity of the world around him - and his place within it.

Key Specifications

Title: The World Around Me

Genre: Drama

Runtime: 9 minutes 30 seconds

Country of Origin: New Zealand

Language: English

Starring: Ali Isik, Sev Ozan and Deniz Erdogan

Director / Writer: Hasan "Jhan" Arslan

Producer: Gretchen Hatton

Made in Association with: Day One (Formerly Someday Stories)

Screenings: Day One (Formerly Someday Stories Series) 7th Edition, Whakaata Māori, RNZ