Born in Izmir in 1963, where he graduated in cinema and television from the University of Fine Arts Dokuz Eyül in 1984. He worked as a camera assistant and wrote and directed a 52-part TV series called "Tango". In 2000 he directed his first theatrical film; his second film "Angels fall" screened in the Forum section of the Berlinale in 2005; "Milk" screened in competition at the Venice Film Festival in 2008.

Source: 60. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)