I was born into a family of television professionals in Istanbul, where continents converge. Since high school, I have worked at several global media companies, including Warner Bros. Discovery, TBWA, Havas, and MasterChef Türkiye, and I am currently continuing my career with Warner Bros. I believe that sincere teamwork is the most important element in this industry, and I always strive to stay honest within the team and resolve challenges collectively. Throughout my journey, I've had the chance to engage deeply with script development, production, and post-production management. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create compelling content and have gained valuable experience handling projects that range from creative production to post-production leadership.

Dogac Aktan

I was born into a family of television professionals in Istanbul, where continents converge. Since high school, I have worked at several global media companies, including Warner Bros. Discovery, TBWA, Havas, and MasterChef Türkiye, and I am currently continuing my career with Warner Bros. I believe that sincere teamwork is the most important element in this industry, and I always strive to stay honest within the team and resolve challenges collectively. Throughout my journey, I've had the chance to engage deeply with script development, production, and post-production management. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create compelling content and have gained valuable experience handling projects that range from creative production to post-production leadership.

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I was born into a family of television professionals in Istanbul, where continents converge. Since high school, I have worked at several global media companies, including Warner Bros. Discovery, TBWA, Havas, and MasterChef Türkiye, and I am currently continuing my career with Warner Bros. I believe that sincere teamwork is the most important element in this industry, and I always strive to stay honest within the team and resolve challenges collectively.

Throughout my journey, I’ve had the chance to engage deeply with script development, production, and post-production management. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create compelling content and have gained valuable experience handling projects that range from creative production to post-production leadership.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

HBO Max Türkiye Originals Content Team - Production and Script Development Assistant at Warner Bros. Discovery - HBO Max Türkiye
September 1, 2024 - Present
Script evaluation of new and ongoing content, responsibilities regarding in-house and external productions, and script development of newly approved content. Worked on the most successful Turkish Local Original Production in all EMEA, including Turkey's 'The Prince'.
Script Assistant at Ay Yapım (Freelancer to Erdi Isık - Ay Yapım Drama Manager)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Analyzing existing series and development of TV series/film cultural adaptations.
Creative Productions Jr. at TBWA
August 20, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Worked with multiple major brands including Apple, Disney+, Carrefour, Nissan, Mini Cooper, IKEA, Henkel, Peugeot, McDonalds, Lipton, and BNB Paribas Cardif between 2021 and early 2023, then with Starbucks, Citroen, Reckitt Benckiser, and Pantene through 2024.
4th Assistant Director at MasterChef Türkiye / Acun Media
November 1, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Assistant Director for two seasons on the Turkish edition of the globally renowned competition format MasterChef.
Postproduction Team Lead at Basement Post Production
January 17, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led team responsible for preparing case studies for awards (Cannes, Golden Drum), overseeing project management, planning, budgeting for internal post-production services including motion graphics, offline editing, and coloring.
HBO Max Türkiye Originals Content Team - Production and Script Development at Warner Bros. Discovery - HBO Max Türkiye
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead production and script development for HBO Max Türkiye Originals, including script evaluation and managing responsibilities related to both in-house and external productions. Notably involved in the most successful Turkish local original production in all EMEA, 'The Prince'.
Script Assistant at Ay Yapım (Freelancer to Erdi Isık - Ay Yapım Drama Manager)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Analyzed existing series and contributed to script development for TV series and film cultural adaptations.
Creative Productions Jr. at TBWA
January 17, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Worked on creative productions for major brands including Apple, Disney+, Carrefour, Nissan, Mini Cooper, IKEA, Henkel, Peugeot, McDonald's, Lipton, and BNB Paribas Cardif.
4th Assistant Director at MasterChef Türkiye / Acun Media
November 30, 2021 - July 25, 2025
Served as Assistant Director for two seasons on the Turkish edition of the globally renowned competition format MasterChef.
Creative Productions Jr. at Havas Creative Group
August 20, 2024 - July 25, 2025
Managed creative productions for brands such as Starbucks, Citroen, Reckitt Benckiser, and Pantene.
Postproduction Team Lead at Basement Post Production
January 17, 2023 - July 25, 2025
Led the postproduction team, overseeing case study preparation for awards like Cannes and Golden Drum. Managed project planning, budgeting, and internal post-production services such as motion graphics, offline editing, and coloring.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Isık University, Faculty of Fine Arts / Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
October 13, 2019 - October 13, 2023
Faculty of Fine Arts / Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Işık University
October 13, 2019 - October 13, 2023

Qualifications

NextGen Leaders Program
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Amateur Seaman
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Licensed Defensive Player
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Licensed Swimmer
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Basic AFAD Volunteer
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
NextGen Leaders Program
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Amateur Seaman
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Licensed Defensive Player
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Licensed Swimmer
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods