One of the most talked-about dystopian productions of the season, Asylum, opened its journey to the screen with a striking premiere at one of Istanbul’s most prestigious venues. The Seed, the iconic event space at the Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Sarıyer, hosted the dark and mysterious world of the series for one glittering night. At eventvideom, we had the pleasure of capturing every moment of the evening — from the sparkle of the red carpet to the emotional highlights on stage — through our photography and video lenses.
So what makes Asylum one of the most anticipated titles of the year, and which stars lit up the night? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is Asylum about?
Asylum is the ambitious dystopian drama from TRT tabii. The story follows a family fleeing the devastation of war in search of safety in Europe, only to find themselves held captive on a mysterious, isolated island that appears on no map. Exploring themes of migration, survival and modern exploitation, the series has drawn comparisons to global hits in the survival-thriller genre and made waves from its very first episodes.
Directed by Ozan Uzunoğlu and written by Ümit Cihan Canpolat, Asylum blends tension with a powerful human drama.
The Asylum cast: familiar faces and an international star
A major part of Asylum’s appeal is its powerful ensemble. Here are the names fans are searching for:
- Uğur Aslan — beloved for his unforgettable role as the detective in the hit series Yargı (Judgment), he leads Asylum as a father fighting to save his family.
- Cansel Elçin — a charismatic actor familiar to international audiences, adding emotional depth to the story.
- Luka Peroš — known worldwide as “Marseille” in Netflix’s La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), the Croatian actor brings a global dimension to the series and was one of the biggest draws of the night.
- Berkay Çınar, Baran Akbulut, Gönül Ada Nagi, Zeynep Zamire Kasapoğlu and Evren Erler — carrying the dramatic weight of the ensemble.
- Ada Erma — an award-winning young talent who plays the story’s voice of innocence and was one of the most-noticed faces of the evening.
This meeting of seasoned actors and rising stars created a dazzling parade of talent, both on screen and on the red carpet.
An unforgettable night at The Seed
Overlooking the Bosphorus, the elegant setting of the Sakıp Sabancı Museum’s The Seed was a perfect match for Asylum’s atmosphere. The evening carried the series’ emotional weight from the very first moment, with a live performance and carefully curated imagery that let guests feel the spirit of the show before a single frame played.
As guests posed for the cameras on the red carpet, our team captured both these prestigious portraits and the natural flow of the night — the conversations between the director and cast, the on-stage moments, and the energy of the crowd. At a premiere, the most valuable frames often happen in unplanned seconds, which is exactly why being in the right place at the right moment is a matter of experience.
The night, captured by eventvideom
For the Asylum premiere, eventvideom provided end-to-end event photography, event video and video production. With our multi-camera setup and experienced crew, we captured the red carpet and VIP portraits at press and social-media quality, produced a cinematic aftermovie of the evening, documented the speeches and stage moments, and delivered selected frames the same night so the content went live while the event was still fresh.
Documenting the premiere of an ambitious production like Asylum reminded us exactly why we love this work.
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