Ozan Aciktan, a visionary artist, took his first breath in the city of Eskisehir in the year 1978, marking the beginning of a creative journey that would span decades to come. After completing his secondary education, Aciktan pursued his passion for the arts by enrolling in Ankara University's prestigious Faculty of Communication, Radio, TV, and Cinema, where he earned his undergraduate degree in the year 2000.
It was during his formative years at university that Aciktan began to hone his craft, experimenting with the art of filmmaking and creating a series of short films that would eventually garner international recognition and acclaim.
As he progressed through his academic endeavors, Aciktan simultaneously pursued a career in the film and television industry by serving as an assistant director on various motion picture and television serial productions, thereby refining his technical skills and gaining valuable hands-on experience in the process.
After finishing his undergraduate degree, Aciktan embarked on a journey of self-discovery and academic pursuit, deciding to further his knowledge and skills by enrolling in the esteemed department of director of photography at the renowned Polish National Film School in Lodz, where he spent a period of two years from 2002 to 2004, immersing himself in the world of film and photography, and laying the foundation for a future career in the industry.
**Person Biography:**
Aciktan
After the completion of his international filmmaking endeavors, Aciktan made a triumphant return to his hometown of Istanbul in the year 2006, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. It was during this period that he received the prestigious Best 2nd Short Fiction Film Award at the Metro-Tursak Short Film Contest, a coveted honor that came with a unique opportunity. This remarkable achievement granted Aciktan the chance to further hone his skills in script-writing and dramaturgy at the esteemed Baden-Württemberg Film Academy, a renowned institution located in the charming city of Ludwigsburg, Germany.
In the same year, Aciktan had the privilege of attending the renowned Berlinale Talent Campus, a prestigious platform that fosters emerging talent in the film industry. Concurrently, he received not one, but two prestigious "crystal apple" awards from the Turkish Association of Advertising Agencies, in recognition of his exceptional direction of the "Antalya Film Festival Spots" in 2006 and the "Ipragaz-the dog" spot, which he masterfully helmed in July 2008.
