Film production background

Experience

My journey through film, production, and the entertainment industry.

Education

2023 — 2027

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

BFA in Film & TV Production; Double Majoring in Economics

Minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology

Dean's List Freshman and Sophomore Years

2019 — 2023

Uskudar American Academy

High School Diploma

  • Activities: RoarTV School Media, UAA Claw School News, Uskudar American Academy Rotary Club
Honors RollAP Scholar with Honors

Work Experience

2025 — PRESENT

Post Production Center TA · NYU Tisch School of Arts

New York, NY

  • Check students in/out of editing labs and sound suites. Maintain accurate booking and equipment records.
  • Provide hands-on support for students working in Pro Tools and Adobe Premiere, troubleshooting technical issues.
Pro ToolsAdobe PremiereTechnical Support

FALL 2025

Development Intern · Intrinsic Value Films

New York, NY

  • Provided detailed script coverage for feature films, including synopses, character & budget breakdowns, story structure, and market context.
  • Delivered recommend/pass notes highlighting strengths, risks, and actionable trims for decision-makers.
  • Supported development meetings through structured notes, research briefs, and follow-ups, helping teams track decisions and next steps.
  • Maintained confidentiality around internal documents and discussions.
Script CoverageDevelopmentResearchStory Analysis

SUMMER 2025

Marketing & Creative Intern · Central Film School

London, United Kingdom

  • Filmed and edited video content for the school's website, social media, and advertising campaigns, promoting programs and short courses.
  • Supported content planning, asset organization, and event documentation in daily operations; presented research on competitors and trends to guide campaigns.
  • Completed training in email marketing, gaining certification and practical knowledge in digital campaign strategies.
Video ProductionSocial MediaEmail MarketingContent Strategy

SUMMER 2024

Intern · Sera Film

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Researched foreign TV series and unscripted formats for potential Turkish adaptations, producing programming-style briefs that assessed target audience, comparable titles, brand fit, and positioning recommendations.
  • Developed a business proposal for creating a production hub plan for an upcoming TV competition show.
  • Assisted in budgeting and distribution conversations, gaining exposure to rights, windowing considerations, and rollout planning across studio partners.
  • Stage-managed multiple episodes of Parola Parola (TV8), executing director cues and ensuring clean transitions between segments under live production constraints.
Format AdaptationBusiness DevelopmentStage ManagementDistribution

AUGUST 2022

Camera Department Intern · Medyapım and Disney+

Istanbul, Turkey

  • Interned in the production of the TV series "Numen," a project featuring Turkey's renowned actors in the cast and initially launched with Disney+.
  • Assisted with equipment setup and operation, gaining hands-on experience with Alexa cameras and related gear.
  • Logged shot details, including ISO, shutter speed, frame rate, scene, and take numbers.
Camera OperationAlexa CamerasShot LoggingEquipment Setup

Leadership & Activities

2025 — PRESENT

Freelance Associate Producer · Commercials

New York City, NY

  • Own day-to-day production coordination from prep through delivery, keeping crew aligned through clear written updates, call sheets, and status recaps.
  • Build and maintain budget and schedule trackers (line items vs. actuals), summarizing risks and next steps so producers could make decisions quickly.
  • Flag scope changes and potential cost risks early and propose options to the team to keep deliverables aligned with budget constraints.
Production CoordinationBudgetingSchedulingCall Sheets

2025 — PRESENT

Head of Social Media · NYU Turkish Cultural Association Club

New York City, NY

  • Lead the creation of social media content to promote cultural events and initiatives for NYU's Turkish student community.
  • Manage the club's online presence and coordinate with the executive board to increase visibility and member engagement.
Social Media ManagementContent CreationCommunity Building

2023 — 2025

Standards Chair · Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

New York City, NY

  • Oversaw the implementation of fraternity standards and policies, fostering a positive and inclusive culture while enforcing disciplinary measures to maintain high standards of conduct.
  • Drafted a constitution for NYU ZBT to standardize rules and conflict resolution.
LeadershipPolicy DevelopmentConflict ResolutionGovernance

2023 — PRESENT

Member · Stern & Tisch Entertainment Business Association

New York City, NY

  • Participated in a club that connects NYU students with entertainment industry professionals for skills development.
NetworkingProfessional Development

Skills & Interests

Skills

ExcelPowerPointWordOutlookTeamsResearch & SummarizationScript AnalysisEmail MarketingPythonEditing

Interests

Film MarketingPremium TVHorrorComedyWritingAnimationActingDocuseriesFitnessJiu-JitsuFormula 1