I am an award-winning film director, screenwriter, producer, and author with over three decades of experience in cinema and storytelling. I am also a medical doctor with 32 years of professional experience. My work centers on character-driven narratives and socially grounded storytelling, and I have written, directed, and produced award-winning short and feature films as well as television projects across Turkey and Germany. Based in Berlin, I co-founded B’Act Academy to train actors and writers, helping them develop their artistic voice and prepare for the professional industry. Today my work sits at the intersection of filmmaking and education, blending artistic practice with mentorship to nurture new voices in cinema and storytelling.

Mustafa Altioklar

I am an award-winning film director, screenwriter, producer, and author with over three decades of experience in cinema and storytelling. I am also a medical doctor with 32 years of professional experience. My work centers on character-driven narratives and socially grounded storytelling, and I have written, directed, and produced award-winning short and feature films as well as television projects across Turkey and Germany. Based in Berlin, I co-founded B’Act Academy to train actors and writers, helping them develop their artistic voice and prepare for the professional industry. Today my work sits at the intersection of filmmaking and education, blending artistic practice with mentorship to nurture new voices in cinema and storytelling.

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I am an award-winning film director, screenwriter, producer, and author with over three decades of experience in cinema and storytelling. I am also a medical doctor with 32 years of professional experience. My work centers on character-driven narratives and socially grounded storytelling, and I have written, directed, and produced award-winning short and feature films as well as television projects across Turkey and Germany.
Based in Berlin, I co-founded B’Act Academy to train actors and writers, helping them develop their artistic voice and prepare for the professional industry. Today my work sits at the intersection of filmmaking and education, blending artistic practice with mentorship to nurture new voices in cinema and storytelling.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer at Various (Turkey / Germany)
January 1, 1989 - Present
Active since 1989 in writing, directing, and producing award-winning short and feature films and television projects across Turkey and Germany, contributing to the contemporary cinema landscape with a focus on character-driven storytelling.
Co-Founder, Acting & Screenwriting Educator at B’Act Academy Acting, Screenwriting & Talent Studio
June 1, 2017 - Present
Co-founded and shaped artistic vision and educational approach. Designed and delivered training in camera acting and a long-running online screenwriting program. Educated actors and writers in character work, script interpretation, and audition preparation. Guided talent through professional development and industry connections.
Creative Director · Project Educator at Open Air Culture, Cultural Production Initiative
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led artistic vision of publicly funded projects (BMBF). Designed interdisciplinary programs combining drama, storytelling, and filmmaking. Developed narrative-based methodologies for creative expression and worked with diverse groups, especially youth.
Project Educator (SESB Program) at Carl-von-Ossietzky Gemeinschaftsschule
September 1, 2023 - Present
Contributed to a bilingual SESB cultural project; designed storytelling and creative drama workshops; guided students in narrative and cinematic thinking; supported creative expression through acting and storytelling.
Head of Writers’ Room at MAY Productions
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Led writers’ room and narrative direction for TV series 'Project T'; developed story structure and character arcs; guided writing team and ensured coherence; collaborated with production teams.
Story Consultant · Script Doctor at MAY Productions – TV Series – Aleph (Season 1&2)
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2022
Collaborated with the writing team on story development, narrative structure, and character arcs throughout the script development process. Guided writing teams and ensured coherence; collaborated with production teams.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
September 1, 1977 - June 1, 1984

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
September 1, 1977 - June 1, 1984

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services