An Interview with Writer/Director Albert Acosta
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.

Serdar, a radio host known for his prank calls, resorts to a "high-production" prank when proposing to his girlfriend Ayşen. Ayşen does not immediately accept the proposal. Moreover, the prank has seriously upset her. In order for her to forgive Serdar, they must go on vacation together. During this trip, which Ayşen insists on taking with their mutual friend Yusuf, the trio finds themselves in the middle of a complicated adventure.
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.
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