Adobe Premier
Erinç Durlanık
Filmmaker / Director
Istanbul
Summary
Accomplished Producer and Director with a proven track record at Zade Visual Production Studio, showcasing expertise in visual storytelling and adaptability. Elevated film projects through innovative directing and editing, securing awards and expanding international reach. Demonstrates exceptional team-building skills, driving projects to completion with creativity and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Zade Visual Production Studio
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, including casting, location scouting, and script revisions to ensure optimal results.
- Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
Documentary Director
Queens Illusions
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed research strategies to gather accurate information, ensuring credibility in each documentary''s subject matter.
- Expanded international reach by presenting documentaries at various film festivals around the world.
- Secured funding for projects through persuasive grant writing and successful networking with industry professionals. (One World Media)
- Facilitated constructive feedback sessions during post-production, refining the final product to meet audience expectations effectively.
- Elevated documentary storytelling by employing innovative filming techniques and creative narratives.
Short Film Director
When The Shift Ends
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Received recognition for exceptional storytelling abilities through awards and nominations at various film festivals.
- Led pre-production efforts, including casting, location scouting, and crew hiring, resulting in well-organized film shoots.
- Collaborated with screenwriters to develop engaging scripts for short films, resulting in successful festival submissions and awards.
- Conducted rehearsals with actors to explore character motivations and refine performances prior to filming.
- Directed short films that garnered critical acclaim by utilizing innovative storytelling techniques and strong visual language.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29793125/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3
Short Film Director
International Departures
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted diversity within the filmmaking community by actively seeking out underrepresented talent both behind and in front of the camera for each project.
- Received recognition for exceptional storytelling abilities through awards and nominations at various film festivals.
- Established strong professional networks within the film community by attending industry events and maintaining relationships with fellow filmmakers.
- Secured funding for short film projects through grant applications and crowdfunding campaigns.
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20120362/?ref_=nm_knf_t_4
Short Film Director
A House Plant Named Yasemin
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Continued personal growth as a filmmaker by staying up-to-date on industry advancements, attending workshops, and seeking feedback from peers on each project.
- Selected music tracks and collaborated with composers to create emotionally resonant scores for each short film project.
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11383694/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_0_in_0_q_a%2520house%2520plant%2520named
Video Producer
Vulpes Film
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance collaboration among team members during the production process.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Oversaw creative development and filming of different types of video content.
- Developed project budgets and managed production costs.
Acoustic Engineer
Ford
03.2012 - 03.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Master of Science - Mechancial Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano
Milano, Italy 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Visual storytelling
Film directing
Film editing
Screenwriting expertise
Team building
Adaptability
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 60 in the development of When The Shift Ends (2023). Recieved 9 International Awards and 50 festival selection & screening.
- Achieved DOCUMENTARIST JURY AWARD by completing Queen's Ilusions (2024)
- A House Plant Named Yasemin (2019) aired in BluTV Streaming platfrom
- International Departures (2021) aired in MUBI Streaming platform.
Software
Media Encoder
Adobe Lightroom
Beat Screenwriting
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Intermediate
B1
Interests
Record Collection
Analog Photography
Timeline
Documentary Director
Queens Illusions
01.2024 - 12.2024
Short Film Director
When The Shift Ends
01.2023 - 12.2024
Producer
Zade Visual Production Studio
02.2022 - Current
Short Film Director
International Departures
01.2021 - 12.2021
Short Film Director
A House Plant Named Yasemin
01.2019 - 11.2019
Video Producer
Vulpes Film
01.2017 - 01.2019
Acoustic Engineer
Ford
03.2012 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Mechancial Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Yıldız Technical University
04.2001 -