(The documentary is canelled.)
this will be a documentary that explores the questions of why stickers are used and how they are made, focusing on the underground art scene in istanbul and the artists and groups who have been involved in it for some time, as well as those who are just beginning to make a name for themselves. the documentary will visit artists in their workshops and examine how they work. the documentary will begin with the question of "why stickers?" and will explore the impact of stickers on both mainstream and underground cultures through conversations and visuals.
the documentary will also examine the place of stickers in the music scene and skateboarding culture, in collaboration with fütük fanzin. through various scenes, questions, and visuals, the documentary will show how stickers are used as a form of self-expression. the documentary will also interview sticker collectors and learn why and how they collect stickers and how they preserve them. in addition, the documentary will interview the stickers of streets team and learn about their role in archiving stickers and promoting artists.
stickers also play a significant role in activism. for example, when we see canavar's "everything is fine" sticker at the söğütlüçeşme tren station station in istanbul, we realize that everything is not actually fine. in this context, the documentary will also examine the political significance of stickers, including interviews with designers such as mahir akkoyun.
one of the most critical points in the documentary will be how artists create their stickers. the documentary will shed light on the sticker-making process as artists work in their workshops. this will demonstrate the accessibility of this medium and show that anyone can express their creativity, even on the streets.
