I am Meriç Serezli, a psychology-driven filmmaker and writer exploring the intersection of human trauma, memory, and physical expression. I leverage my background in psychology and media to translate internal emotional landscapes into visceral cinematic experiences. I draw on my experience in music theatre and immersive media to craft narratives where performance and visual world-building serve as primary tools for psychological inquiry. Leveraging my experience in music theatre and immersive media, I craft narrative worlds where performance and visual world-building become tools for psychological inquiry and emotional resonance across audiences.

Meriç Serezli

I am Meriç Serezli, a psychology-driven filmmaker and writer exploring the intersection of human trauma, memory, and physical expression. I leverage my background in psychology and media to translate internal emotional landscapes into visceral cinematic experiences. I draw on my experience in music theatre and immersive media to craft narratives where performance and visual world-building serve as primary tools for psychological inquiry. Leveraging my experience in music theatre and immersive media, I craft narrative worlds where performance and visual world-building become tools for psychological inquiry and emotional resonance across audiences.

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I am Meriç Serezli, a psychology-driven filmmaker and writer exploring the intersection of human trauma, memory, and physical expression. I leverage my background in psychology and media to translate internal emotional landscapes into visceral cinematic experiences. I draw on my experience in music theatre and immersive media to craft narratives where performance and visual world-building serve as primary tools for psychological inquiry.

Leveraging my experience in music theatre and immersive media, I craft narrative worlds where performance and visual world-building become tools for psychological inquiry and emotional resonance across audiences.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Director's Assistant – Feature Film at Ahmet Necdet Çupur
November 20, 2025 - Present
Supported the director throughout pre-production and on set; assisted with scene breakdowns, scheduling, and on-set coordination.
Production Assistant – Piu Entertainment at Piu Entertainment
September 20, 2025 - Present
Supported backstage coordination and on-site production workflows for large-scale live performances (Postmodern Jukebox, Harry Potter in Concert, The Godfather in Concert).
Creative Intern – TBWA Istanbul at TBWA Istanbul
June 20, 2024 - September 20, 2024
Developed storytelling concepts and creative campaign ideas for global brands like IKEA, ASICS, Carrefour across different agencies.
Creative Intern – Muse Istanbul at Muse Istanbul
June 20, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Developed storytelling concepts and creative campaign ideas for global brands across agencies.
Screenwriter – Salkım Dan Çebe Düşen Ev – Short Screenplay Competition at Salkım Dan Çebe Düşen Ev – Short Screenplay Competition
July 20, 2025 - Present
Screenwriter; selected as finalists in a short film screenplay competition.
Screenwriter – İçimdeki Boşluk at İçimdeki Boşluk
May 20, 2023 - Present
Short screenplay exploring psychological drama: a woman navigating guilt, hallucinations, and motherhood after a miscarriage.
Writer-Director – The Ones Who Left Behind at The Ones Who Left Behind
February 20, 2022 - Present
A man processes the grief of his girlfriend's suicide by reliving her presence through the visceral rhythms of music and dance.
Writer-Director – Goodbye Until Tomorrow at Goodbye Until Tomorrow
January 20, 2023 - Present
Short film (10 min) exploring memory and time.
Writer-Director – Close Like at Close Like
March 20, 2023 - Present
Short film portrait of a long-distance couple connected through virtual interaction.
Writer-Director – How Do You Know It’s Time to Let Go? at How Do You Know It’s Time to Let Go?
May 20, 2022 - Present
Reflective look at life’s quiet beauty after years of rushing through it.
Writer-Director – The Ones Who Left Behind at The Ones Who Left Behind
February 20, 2022 - Present
A man processes the grief of his girlfriend's suicide by reliving her presence through the visceral rhythms of music and dance.

Education

BA Media and Visual Arts | BA Psychology (Double Major) at Koç University, Istanbul
September 20, 2020 - June 20, 2026
Erasmus+ Exchange Program at Erasmus University Rotterdam
February 20, 2024 - June 20, 2024

Qualifications

100% Academic Merit Scholarship – Koç University (full tuition, outstanding academic performance)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Dean of Students Award – Recognized for exceptional leadership and contribution to university culture
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other