Biography

Graduate of Uskudar American Academy (1993) and Bilkent University International Relations Department (1997)

21 yrs industry experience & proficiency in content development, physical production, budgeting, film financing, slate management, international sales & acquisitions, international coproductions, content distribution and entertainment marketing.

Worked on execution & production of over 50 feature films, TV & OTT dramas as well as 320 foreign feature film acquisitions from US and European Studios. Executed international feature film coproductions with German, Italian and South Korean partners.

Nov 2022 - on: NETFLIX / Director - Head of Production Turkey

Feb - Oct. 2021: OGM Pictures / Managing Director & Producer Supervision of OTT Dramas, Free TV Dramas & Feature Films slate. Producer for Netflix Originals "The Gift S3" "Anotherself S1" and feature film "Struggle Alley" for Netflix.

2017 - 2019: BKM / Head of Production and Acquisitions Supervision of the company's annual feature film and drama slate development, execution, budgeting, physical production, international co-productions and acquisitions.

2019 - on: Lecturer for Production Certificate Programmes and masterclass workshops at Istanbul Film Academy & e-certificate programme for Eskisehir Anadolu University

2011 - 2016: Produced numerous feature films as a Freelance Line / Executive Producer.

2004 - 2011: FIDA FILM / Production and Acquisitions President & Member of the Executive Board Responsible for the company's feature film development, physical production, distribution and marketing; co-production ventures and business development on domestic & international level. Foreign film acquisitions from US and European studios and companies (Lionsgate, Summit, Newline, Mandate, QED, Lakeshore,etc)

2002 - 2004: FILMTURK / Business Development & Marketing Manager Responsible for domestic and international distribution and marketing of feature films.

1997-2002: Sales & Marketing & Business Development positions in insurance & telecom sectors. Experience in brand management, retail operations, sales techniques, quality control & franchising development.