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Grau Film is a Berlin-based independent production company specialized in feature and documentary films.

LATEST NEWS

Upcoming Feature Film: Screenplay Completed and Pre-Production Underway

The acclaimed play *Sıfır Telaş*, written by Onur Özaydın and directed by Doğu Akal, captivated audiences for four seasons between 2020 and 2024, earning praise from critics. In 2023, it was nominated for “Best Actor of the Year” at the Afife Theatre Awards and won the “Original New Play” award at the Direklerarası Awards.  ​In 2024, Onur Özaydın and Alpgiray Uğurlu strengthened their dramatic structure and completed the screenplay adaptation. Pre-production for the feature film is now underway!

A shot from Onur Özyaydın's play

On Thin Ice: A New Feature Film in the Scriptwriting Process

Our upcoming feature film, On Thin Ice, follows a Turkish couple in Berlin as they navigate the complexities of love, identity, and starting a new chapter in life. Preparing for the arrival of their first child, they search for a larger apartment while managing the responsibility of finding a tenant for their old home.

As tenant viewings unfold, long-buried tensions in their relationship begin to surface, leading to moments of reflection and transformation. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Berlin, the film delves into the unspoken challenges of balancing personal ambitions with cultural and familial expectations.

Following the success of Behind Open Doors, On Thin Ice continues our exploration of Turkish expat experiences, blending emotional depth with universal themes of connection and change. Stay tuned as we bring this evocative story to life.

A cover photo of On Thin Ice project

Our Story

We are a Berlin-based independent production company, focusing on feature and documentary film-making. Our stories are based on social, cultural, and environmental issues. We look at the world from an artistic, emotional, and moral point of view. Our work sparks conversations. We value equality, ethical stance on social issues, and climate justice over profit.

GRAU FILM 2024

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