My name is Jared Bendis, I am an artist, an educator, a photography, and filmmaker from Cleveland, Ohio. For the past 10+ years I have undertaken expeditions around the word to immerse myself in other cultures and their history and to bring back experiences, stories, photographs and films. I have a passion for castles and culture and have photographed over 400 architectural, archaeological and cultural sites (mostly castles) in 14 countries around the world.
My project is a film series (with book) entitled: The Magic of Istanbul. Shot in high definition over two weeks in the summer of 2022, the film will be part photo essay, travelogue, history, and cultural expose - intended to entice the viewer to learn more about Istanbul and to visit for themselves, edutainment at its best. The destinations have been selected from previous trips based on their geographical, historical, and cultural significance with the goal of giving the viewer the widest possible vision of Istanbul.
The final series will be distributed as episodes for free online via YouTube and DailyMotion. A feature length Blu-ray & DVD version and also an accompanying book of photography will be produced via on-demand publication services. I am also investigating short run production/printing.
The expedition is scheduled for July 2022. The two-man production team includes myself and a professional writer who will also serve as a second cameraman. Post production is expected to run through the late Spring of 2023.
As a filmmaker my goal is to place the viewer in a position where they can see themselves standing right next to me - demonstrating that the world is theirs to experience and explore. For example, back in 2003 armed with a very inexpensive SD camcorder, no lights, no mics, and no crew I traveled to Ireland for 12 days where I visited 93 castles. Episodes from this trip are available online. This guerrilla approach to film making (though today with better equipment and much more experience) is one that connects well with audiences and one which I plan to continue for this project.
Thank you for your kind consideration. You can find out more about my projects and myself at www.FromCastleToCastle.com
Perks
You will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
An 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
A DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
Your name listed in the “Thank You” credits at the end of the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
A signed hard cover photo book of images from the film, your name listed in the “Thank You” credits at the end of the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com
Your name listed as an “Associate Producer” in the credits at the start of the film, A signed hard cover photo book of images from the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you
You will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
An 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
A DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
Your name listed in the “Thank You” credits at the end of the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you, and put you on a mailing list for future updates.
A signed hard cover photo book of images from the film, your name listed in the “Thank You” credits at the end of the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com
Your name listed as an “Associate Producer” in the credits at the start of the film, A signed hard cover photo book of images from the film, a DVD/Blu-ray of the film, an 8x10” color glossy print of any image from the Istanbul expedition, you will be listed as a supporter on www.FromCastleToCastle.com, I will email you a thank you
