What is your current career stage and what can help you unlock your next level?
I've directed a proof-of-concept film for my feature film project, Children of All. It became a finalist in Stage 32's global short film contest and the project was selected for French Institute's development lab. I'm working with Spirit Award-winning producer Miranda Bailey on financing this feature film project with plans to shoot it on October 2025. I believe collaborations with creatives from different backgrounds and investors could help me during my journey,
Why would you want to join 1833/١٨٣٣?
I used to be an engineer until 7 years ago. The biggest reason why I switched to film/media industry is because I truly love collaborating with creatives from different backgrounds and getting a glimpse at the world through their eyes. I believe, joining 1833 will give me the opportunity to meet such collaborators and create new works together. I am a versatile artist and had the opportunity to be mentored by artists performing their crafts at the highest level, and I would be more than happy to share what I've learned with the 1833 community and learn from other members.
What are your creative interests? How do you spend your free time?
I am a Turkish writer and director based in Dubai. I run a producion company and I develop and direct documentaries for broadcast channels such as Euronews, CNBC, and BBC. I spend most of my free time by writing screenplays for my narrative film projects and have been mentored by Joelle Touma, the writer of the Oscar-nominated film The Insult, and Jamal Belmahi, the writer of the Cannes Un Certain Regard-nominated film Horses of God.
