FURKAN ARSLANTAŞ
FILMMAKER
About Me.
A Bit About Me
I continue my education at Bilkent University, Department of Communication and Design. I also work as an assistant director and videographer in the advertising industry.
The short film I am currently developing, Periferi, was supported by the General Directorate of Cinema of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey.
Film Education
Netflix Grow Creative
As part of the GrowCreative project, I attended the Directing Workshop training given by the assistant directors of the works Midnight at Pera Palas and Last Call For Istanbul.
Pixar & Story XPERIENTAL
I took a story course from Story XPERIENTIAL which supported by Pixar Animation Studios. I was granted a scholarship for the course during the selection process for education.
Barcelona Arts Summer School (BASS) 2025
I was selected to take part in BASS 2025, an international interdisciplinary arts lab that brings together 150 emerging artists from around the world. Hosted in Barcelona, this two-week intensive program focuses on collaborative creation across Film, Music, and Performing Arts.
Goethe-Institute & Kunststiftung NRW
I took masterclass from Michael Maurissens who is dance movie director. We shot a dance movie in the workshop organized in collaboration with Goethe-
Institut and Kunststiftung Norway
Eti Sen Gençsin Güç Sensin
I was one of the artists who won support by coming first in the "Culture-Art" category of the program, which aims to create sustainable value for society and the environment through long-term social responsibility projects carried out by Eti, and thus contribute to leaving a happier and more livable world for future generations.
Work Experience
KARGA SEVEN PICTURES / 2024
I was working as an Assistant Project Coordinator within the scope of the internship program in KargaSeven Pictures. I've worked in Umami and Midnight at The Pera Palace Season 2 which are Disney+ and Netflix.
DEPO FILM / 2024
I'm working as an Third Assistant Director within the scope of the internship program in DEPO Film. I've worked in Duru, Allianz, Miles&Smiles TVC's
KALA FILM / 2021-2022
I was working as an Third Assistant Director different TVC's in Kala Film.
For detailed information about TVC:
Education
2021-2026
Bilkent University
Bachelor of Arts
Department of Communication and Design at Bilkent University has been a leader in media theory and practice, training students for careers that navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Balancing a fine-tuned approach to media and cultural studies with a broad foundation in the social sciences, humanities, and the arts, the COMD curriculum prepares students to become scholars and creators of audiovisual media that will shape the 21st century.
2017-2019
Antalya Film Team (AFE)
Please imagine a team focused on why Antalya cannot receive cinema quality service. A team that invests in equipment for the region, trains team members, produces scripts and projects, makes films and brings awards to Antalya.
