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He was born in Kayseri in 1985.
He took screenwriting and directing classes from the professors of Mersin University's Radio, Television and Cinema Department. He completed his education as a guest student at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University's Cinema Department, taking classes on World Cinema and Cinema History.
The documentary "Salman Wants to Go" (2025), which he directed, had its international premiere in the Main Competition of the 31st dokumentART European Film Festival, and its national premiere in the Main Competition of the Izmir International Short Film Festival. Tracing the digital footprints of a Senegalese refugee who disappeared at the European borders, the film won the "Best International Documentary" award at the DOC.Coimbra Film Festival in Portugal, as well as the "Best Documentary" awards at both the İFSAK National Short Film Festival and the Kısa'dan Hisse Short Film Festival.
His previous short films Şekirê Pembû, Uyanış, Kesik, and Fotoğraf were screened at numerous national and international festivals. He works as a director and screenwriter within Memoria Film, of which he is a co-founder. His films also met the audience on national digital platforms. He continues to develop his first feature film project, Her Şey Aynı Anda Kalsa Bile.
  • Director (6 Credits)
    I, ZUHAL2025
    Documentary
    Salman Wants to Go2025
    Documentary
    The Shadow of Darkness2025
    Short
    THE PHOTOGRAPH2019
    Short
    AWAKENING2018
    Short
    Cotton Candy2017
    Short
  • Producer (4 Credits)
    Salman Wants to Go2025
    Documentary
    The Shadow of Darkness2025
    Short
    AWAKENING2018
    Short
    Cotton Candy2017
    Short
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    I, ZUHAL2025
    Documentary
    AWAKENING2018
    Short
    Cotton Candy2017
    Short
Best Short Documentary
Salman Wants to Go
IFSAK National Short Film Festival
İstanbul
2026
Best International Short Documentary
Salman Wants to Go
3. DOC.Coimbra
Coimbra
2026
Offical Selection
Salman Wants to Go
31. dokumentART – films & future
Neubrandenburg
2025
Finalist
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Izmir International Refugee Film Festival
İzmir
2020
Best Short Film
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Yasamak Short Film Festival
Antalya
2020
Finalist
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Ankara International Film Festival
Ankara
2019
Jury prize
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Kıssadan Hisse Short Film Festivali
İstanbul
2019
Finalist
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Lions International Short Film Festival
İstanbul
2019
Best Short Film
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Inonu International Short Film Festival
Malatya
2019
Turkey Katalog
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin
2019
Offical Selection
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Sinepark Short Film Festival
İstanbul
2019
Best Short Film
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Europan Human Rights Short Film Festival
Ankara
2019
ANTALYA FILM FORUM - WORK IN PROGRESS AWARD BEST SHORT FILM PROCEJT
THE PHOTOGRAPH
Antalya International Film Festival
ANTALYA
2018
National Panorama - Official Selection
AWAKENING
Izmir International Short Film Festival
İzmir
2018
Winner - Best Actor
AWAKENING
Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival
Moscow
2018
Winner - Best Short Film
AWAKENING
International Monthly Film Festival
Copenhagen
2018
Offical Selection
AWAKENING
FESTIVAL DE CANNES - Short Film Corner (2018)
Cannes
2018
Offical Selection
Cotton Candy
OpenEyes Filmfest Marburg
Marburg
2018
WINNER SPECIAL MENTION SCREENPLAY
AWAKENING
FIVE CONTINENTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Offical Selection
Cotton Candy
AUCKLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Auckland
Finalist
Cotton Candy
Radio City International Film Festival
Valencia
Offical Selection
Cotton Candy
Pakistan International Film Festival
Birth Date
November 26, 1985
Birth City
Kayseri
Current City
İstanbul
Gender
Male
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
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