In Parallel (2026)

A tale of two women who, while in different places and different lives, endure common struggles and joys.

Design focus: Textile and colour scheme differences between each woman’s storyline, incorporating period set pieces from 1970s to present in Canada and Türkiye.

Writ./Dir. Yasmin Şimşek | Short Film | January 2026

Smiling woman wearing a headscarf, sitting on a patterned cushion, and a man with dark hair and a beard sitting beside her, in a cozy room with a gray wall, small framed pictures, and warm lighting.
A woman in a patterned brown blouse smiling with closed eyes, standing close to a man in a dark shirt, both smiling softly, inside a room with a painting on the wall and a window with curtains.
A man and a woman standing face to face on a dimly lit outdoor corridor, with the man holding a white bag and the woman holding a bag of groceries, both making eye contact.
A man and a woman are standing in front of a window with sheer curtains, exchanging flowers and cups in a bright room with natural light, with green trees visible outside.
A woman dressed in traditional, elegant clothing with a head covering, looking intently at someone out of frame. The scene appears to be emotional or serious.
A woman with short brown hair wearing a pearl headband, lace white top, and jewelry, smiling at someone who's visible only partially.
Close-up of a person's chest wearing a white lace top and adorned with large gold circular coins.
A woman wearing a white and blue headscarf sitting on a floral-patterned couch, writing a letter in a softly lit living room.
A woman with glasses sits on a couch, reading a book in a dimly lit room with a nightstand and lamp behind her.
A woman and a man dressed in a dark jacket are standing close together in a kitchen, facing each other.
A man and a woman are standing close together in an intimate moment, holding hands. The woman is wearing a headscarf and the man is wearing a hat, and they are smiling at each other.
A woman wearing a patterned headscarf and a yellow sweater is lying on a bed, smiling, while a man with a beard is sitting next to her, looking away in a dimly lit room with blue curtains in the background.
A woman with short dark hair stands in a dimly lit room. The room has a lamp on a side table, a rug, a few scattered objects, and a bassinet with a pillow in the background. The woman appears to be speaking into a phone.
A woman smiling and leaning forward at a table with a white, textured, ruffled cloth. Hanging decorations are visible above her head.
A male doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope around his neck presenting a tablet to two patients, a man and a woman, in a medical office. The wall behind them has a clock showing approximately 9:24.
A woman wearing a patterned headscarf and light green top smiling while holding a baby in a cozy living room with curtains and wall art.
A woman sitting on a bed, looking down, in a dimly lit room with a bedside lamp, a framed photo, and curtains in the background.
A framed black and white portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, a digital alarm clock showing 12:00, and a yellow digital clock showing 4:15. The items are on a dark surface.
A woman wearing a blue headscarf and a man in a maroon shirt sit at a table together, looking at something in the woman's hands. There are jars and plates on the table, with a soft warm light illuminating the scene.
A woman wearing a headscarf and a patterned top smiling at a family dinner with food on the table.
A woman with dark hair lying in bed, looking at the camera, wearing a floral-patterned shirt, with a pillow and teal bedsheet visible.
A woman lying in bed with a white headband, looking relaxed with a serene expression.
A woman with a headscarf sitting in a dimly lit room near a window with a curtain and a lamp on a side table, background includes a bed and picture on the wall