
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


