Migration and Population Movement in Turkey: An Immigration Documentary
Project no. 1203 · Status: Kapanmış · 2016
Summary
Migration in Turkey, its history dating back to ancient times, occured in different forms but continuous, is a fact that keeps its importance for the country in the times we live in. Immigrant studies, which is a very comprehensive topic, is categorized into seven different groups of immigrants: high-quality migrants, refugees, irregular migrants, transit migrants, female migrants, retirees and students. One of the least studied of these groups in Turkey are international students. It’s aimed to discuss the educational migrations of international students located to get education in Turkey in detail and to record their first-hand testimony and experiences with “Migration and Population Movements in Turkey: A Migration Documentary” project, In the literature research related to the subject determined within the framework of the project, individuals were identified in accordance with the project subject and objectives and documentary film scenario was prepared in accordance with the information obtained. Shooting script and daily working schedules prepared in accordance with the script; documentary film shootings were realized and after the filming, the project was completed with post-production stage. The documentary is planned to be presented to the public through film festivals, local and national channels to make visible the psychological, economic and social consequences of international student migration.