Serhat Caradee

“Taut. Directed with great control. Story is strong and the actors are all superb. I have no doubt that Serhat Caradee will go on to make more outstanding films.” Bruce Beresford, Academy Award Winning Director.

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“Cedar Boys is the best first feature by an Australian writer/director that I have seen since I saw the premiere of Fred Schepisis’s Devil’s Playground.  And my taste in subject matter favours CB”  Steve Knapman, Producer (East-West 101, White Collar Blue, Wildside)

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“…represents a strong debut by script-helmer Serhat Caradee.” Richard Kuipers, Variety

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“Writer-Director Serhat Caradee’s upstanding feature debut…” Ben McEachen, EMPIRE

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“It’s a formidable debut.” Andrew Urban, UrbanCinefile

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“A dazzling directorial debut…” Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald

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“…an impressive authenticity to every aspect of the film.” David Stratton, The Australian

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“…a breath of fresh air on the Australian movie landscape.” Dov Kornits, FILMINK

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“The great strength of Caradee’s film is the way it flows so beautifully on all levels.” Bernard Hemingway, Cinephilia

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“…an explosive here-I-am burst upon the Australian film circuit…” Cinetology, crikey.com

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“…this is an impressive debut film and real slice of Sydney sub culture.” streetcorner.com

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“…it’s a tough, compelling film that displays Caradee’s formidable talents as a writer and director.” Guy Davis, Moviehole

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“An exciting debut by this Australian director.” Shariq Madani, WearetheMovies.com

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Recent Nominations and Awards:

‘Audience Award’ (fiction section) 56th 2009 Sydney International Film Festival.

Australian Directors Guild (ADG) 2009 Best Direction in Feature Film, Nomination.

Australian Writers Guild (AWG) 2009 ‘Feature Film Original’ Nomination.

Australian Film Institute (AFI) 2009 ‘Best Original Screenplay’ Nomination.

2009 ‘IF Award’ (Inside Film Magazine, Australia) ‘Best Feature Film’ Nomination.

His production company is called Uncovered Films. Serhat is also member of:

- Australian Directors Guild (ADG)

- Australian Writers Guild (AWG)

- Australian Film Institute (AFI)

- Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA)