Experience Level
Language
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Writer/Director at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2001 - PresentDirected, co-wrote, and co-edited several feature films and short fictions including the internationally praised "AV: The Hunt" which focuses on honour crimes. Worked on documentaries, commercials, music videos, and short films. Responsibilities included directing, co-writing, editing, cinematography (DOP), and producing. Films were screened in over 40 international festivals, winning several awards.
Co-Director, Co-writer, Editor, DOP at A Film By Tuğra Kaftancıoğlu
December 31, 2004 - July 8, 2025Co-directed, co-wrote, and handled editing and director of photography for the film project in 2004.
Director, Editor, DOP at Project Lockdown: Unlocked - Manchester
December 31, 2021 - July 8, 2025Directed, edited, and handled director of photography duties for the 2021 documentary project.
Filmmaking/Screenwriting MasterClass Instructor at Kadir Has University, Sabanci University
December 31, 2020 - July 8, 2025Conducted masterclasses in filmmaking and screenwriting, sharing expertise with students in 2015 and 2020.
Short Film Jury Member at Transylvania Film Festival
December 31, 2011 - July 8, 2025Participated as a jury member assessing short films at the festival in 2011.
Education
M.A. Film and TV Studies at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004M.A. Communication and Media Sciences at University of Geneva
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001Maîtrise d’A.E.S at Université Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Baccalauréat at Lycée Charles de Gaulle d’Ankara
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1995Qualifications
Filmmaking/Screenwriting MasterClass
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Filmmaking/Screenwriting MasterClass
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Mockumentary Workshop
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Two years Management of Performing Arts TA
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
Directed, Co-written, co-produced and co-edited by Emre Akay
Streamed on Netflix
Screened at Sitges, Frightfest, Birmingham, MotelX,…
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