I'm Ezgi Altan, a cultural producer and strategist bridging creative practice and public engagement across film, museum, and design. I translate artistic vision into institutional narratives that inspire participation, partnerships, and sustainable impact across local and global networks. I design and lead cross-disciplinary projects and teams—from brand storytelling and communications to exhibition planning and audience development—fostering collaboration between artists, curators, brands, and institutions.

Ezgi Altan

I'm Ezgi Altan, a cultural producer and strategist bridging creative practice and public engagement across film, museum, and design. I translate artistic vision into institutional narratives that inspire participation, partnerships, and sustainable impact across local and global networks. I design and lead cross-disciplinary projects and teams—from brand storytelling and communications to exhibition planning and audience development—fostering collaboration between artists, curators, brands, and institutions.

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I’m Ezgi Altan, a cultural producer and strategist bridging creative practice and public engagement across film, museum, and design. I translate artistic vision into institutional narratives that inspire participation, partnerships, and sustainable impact across local and global networks.

I design and lead cross-disciplinary projects and teams—from brand storytelling and communications to exhibition planning and audience development—fostering collaboration between artists, curators, brands, and institutions.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Business Development at Form & Seek
August 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Shaping the studio’s narrative and positioning within local/global creative and cultural networks; initiating partnership dialogues with leading brands and institutions in the luxury, FMCG, and museum sectors; developing strategic frameworks for growth, visibility, and cross-disciplinary collaborations; supporting the articulation of creative direction across communications and curatorial opportunities.
Digital Marketing and Corporate Communications Lead (Pre-Opening) at Yaşar Museum
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Developed the museum’s brand identity and narrative during its foundation phase; selected and managed communications, PR, digital media, and creative agencies to build long-term visibility and digital presence; collaborated with curators and exhibition designers to align storytelling, design, and audience experience; coordinated early exhibition planning, creative production, and museum store concept development.
Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Beşiktaş Kültür Merkezi (BKM)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to integrated marketing campaigns for 30+ feature films and 9 television productions, and various events and festivals to drive audience engagement across cinema, broadcast, and digital platforms; collaborated with talent, managers, production, event, and PR teams on cohesive creative strategies; managed external creative, digital, and media agencies to ensure brand consistency and visual storytelling quality; analyzed performance data and audience insights to optimize communication strategies and promotional reach.
Community Manager and Event Curator at ATÖLYE
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Curated and produced 20+ monthly cultural and creative events engaging artists, designers, and innovators; initiated partnerships with local and international organizations to expand program reach and participation; represented Istanbul in the global CreativeMornings network, connecting the city’s creative community to an international audience; developed and implemented a membership and community-engagement model to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research Assistant - Radio, Television and Film Department at Yaşar University
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Supported film-festival coordination, program development, and academic research projects.
Production Assistant at Dreambox Communication Design Studio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Assisted in audiovisual production workflows, coordination, and post-production for creative campaigns.
Project Manager at 360 Degree Historical Research Association - Hippoi Reanimation Project
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Led cross-disciplinary coordination and sponsorship communications for a heritage-focused art project reimagining the maritime myth of Hippoi from the Odyssey.
City Host at CreativeMornings Istanbul
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016
Founded and hosted the first Turkish chapter of the international CreativeMornings series, curating speakers, partnerships, and event programming.
Program Responsible, International Organization Member at Contact International Student Film Festival
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Managed international film programming and coordination, facilitating cross-cultural exchange and festival operations within a global student filmmaker network.
Digital Strategy and Brand Development at Freelance
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023
Consulted for clients in design, education, and retail sectors, crafting brand narratives and optimizing online visibility through storytelling-driven strategies and creative production.

Education

Master of Arts, Film Studies at University of Essex
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Film & Television at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Art Business Essentials
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2021 - November 12, 2025
Arts and Heritage Management
January 1, 2020 - November 12, 2025
Language Studies (Alliance Française)
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Film Workshop
January 1, 2009 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services