Istanbul, Türkiye
After graduating from Istanbul Bilgi University's Film & TV Department, I worked as an assistant director on TVCs and feature films, gaining experience in animation and VFX projects. I represented the Turkish animation scene at the ReAnimania International Animation Films Festival and worked with both local and global brands before founding my own company. I was the executive producer of the 3D animation adaptation of the iconic comic character Kötü Kedi Şerafettin (Bad Cat) which was showcased at the 2016 Annecy Animated Films Festival. As a film history enthusiast with professional skills, I held the position of the general coordinator of the Cinematheque in Istanbul, while independently producing films and serving as the VFX producer of the series Sahmaran. Throughout my career, I have been responsible for evaluating all stages of content for both live-action and animation/VFX development, starting from script breakdowns, budgeting, and scheduling, planning and providing feedback to the finals. I contribute to the growth of the local VFX industry by curating comprehensive training programs for both VFX artists and production professionals and representing the local VFX industry at events. I am a contributor to our local VFX and Animation industry and play a key role in spotlighting the achievements of Women in VFX in Türkiye. As a member of the Visual Effects Society (VES), Women of Animation Türkiye (ANİKA), Women in Animation (WIA) and the European Women’s Audiovisual Network (EWA) I advocate for greater representation and innovation within the field. My passion lies in the creative process, and I am driven by the creativity and technical expertise I bring to my roles. I'm keen on staying ahead of emerging technologies and maintaining a formidable industry network. My strength lies in identifying gaps and curating solutions to enable teams and projects to reach their full potential. I'm a fast observer and problem solver who can remain calm in high-pressure situations, making careful decisions to keep the projects in their tracks toward success. Fluent in English and Turkish, my deep understanding of the VFX pipelines contributes significantly to our local productions.
Netflix series - Shahmaran
Yarımada is a design and production company based in Istanbul, Turkey. Yarımada produces film and music content by creating a free platform for its artists to produce what they love in the best possible conditions. The company favors diversity in content and artists. Currently in production of an independent feature documentary Songs of the Mountain.
BKM ve Frigo Film ortak yapımı, Serra Yılmaz'ın yönetmenliğini yaptığı, Ferzan Özpetek'in Yaratıcı Yapımcısı olduğu Cebimdeki Yabancı sinema filmi // BKM and Frigo Film co-production, Stranger in My Pocket feature drama directed by Serra Yılmaz and Creative Producer Ferzan Özpetek
BKM ve CJ Entertainment Turkey ortak yapımı, Acı Tatlı Ekşi sinema filmi // BKM and CJ Entertainment Turkey co-production, Hot Sweet Sour feature drama