I am Osman Paksoy, a professional actor born in 1996 in Istanbul and currently based in Heilbronn, Germany. I specialise in theatre and motion capture, with training in acting and a keen interest in digital theatre practices and immersive media technology. I work across stage and screen and enjoy collaborative projects that challenge me to bring raw emotional presence to the performance. I continue to develop my craft through Masterclasses including Ivana Chubbuck's studio in Berlin and a Master of Arts in Innovation Design Management at UE Germany. I am fluent in Turkish and German, and proficient in English, and I value participatory performance and multidisciplinary collaboration that blends theatre with new media.

Osman Paksoy

I am Osman Paksoy, a professional actor born in 1996 in Istanbul and currently based in Heilbronn, Germany. I specialise in theatre and motion capture, with training in acting and a keen interest in digital theatre practices and immersive media technology. I work across stage and screen and enjoy collaborative projects that challenge me to bring raw emotional presence to the performance. I continue to develop my craft through Masterclasses including Ivana Chubbuck's studio in Berlin and a Master of Arts in Innovation Design Management at UE Germany. I am fluent in Turkish and German, and proficient in English, and I value participatory performance and multidisciplinary collaboration that blends theatre with new media.

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I am Osman Paksoy, a professional actor born in 1996 in Istanbul and currently based in Heilbronn, Germany. I specialise in theatre and motion capture, with training in acting and a keen interest in digital theatre practices and immersive media technology. I work across stage and screen and enjoy collaborative projects that challenge me to bring raw emotional presence to the performance.

I continue to develop my craft through Masterclasses including Ivana Chubbuck’s studio in Berlin and a Master of Arts in Innovation Design Management at UE Germany. I am fluent in Turkish and German, and proficient in English, and I value participatory performance and multidisciplinary collaboration that blends theatre with new media.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Concept at International Theater Lab – Death and the Maiden: Russian Roulette
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Directed concept development; integrated improvisation and dramaturgy for a collaborative theatre piece.
Actor at Kadir Has University – Stage (Khas Theatre), Istanbul
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Performed theatre roles including Festen (Michael) and Uncle Vanya; collaborated with directors and ensemble to develop character and emotional tension.
Actor at Kadir Has University – Stage (Khas Theatre), Istanbul
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Played Uncle Vanya (Nanny); performed in a Chekhov-based adaptation under the stage direction.
Regie Assistant at BF ilm Production & Sandık
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Parallel to other roles, assisted with scene coordination and production support during shoots; contributed to a film project listed in film production credits.
Performer at Kadir Has University – 24 Hour Project
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Participated in a 24-hour creative process, including writing, staging and live performance; involved in rapid conceptual development.
Performer at HKU Utrecht – Multiculture Project
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Participated in a cross-cultural collaboration led by Zeynep Günsür & Ronen Abas; contributed to a joint Turkish–Dutch performance project.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Kadir Has University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Master of Arts in Innovation Design Management at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Primäre professionelle Schauspielausbildung at Theatre Department, Faculty of Arts and Design, Kadir Has University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Master of Arts in Innovation Design Management at UE Germany
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Chubbuck Studio Berlin Master Class at Chubbuck Studio Berlin
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Qualifications

Dubbing/Voice-Over Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026
Chubbuck Studio Berlin Master Class
January 11, 2030 - April 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other