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Can Evrenol | |
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| Born | 1982 (age 43–44) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Education | University of Kent Üsküdar American Academy |
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| Years active | 2000s–present |
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| Spouse | Elif Domaniç |
| Website | www |
Can Evrenol (born 1982) is a Turkish film director, screenwriter, and film producer. He is best known for his 2015 debut feature horror film, Baskin, which gained international recognition after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and was acquired for U.S. distribution by IFC Midnight.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Evrenol was born in Istanbul. After graduating from Üsküdar American Academy, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he earned a bachelor's degree in film studies and art history from the University of Kent.[2]
Career
[edit]Feature films
[edit]Evrenol's directorial debut, Baskin (2015), based on his 2013 short film of the same name, received critical acclaim for its atmosphere and visual style in the horror genre.[3] Following the success of Baskin, he directed his second feature, Housewife, in 2017.
In 2019, he released Girl with No Mouth (Turkish: Peri: Ağzı Olmayan Kız), a post-apocalyptic adventure film. His 2024 project, Sayara, a revenge thriller, was featured in the official lineup of the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival.[4]
Digital platforms
[edit]In 2018, Evrenol served as a director for the first season of Netflix's first Turkish original series, The Protector.[citation needed] He later directed the series Naked (Turkish: Çıplak) for the Turkish streaming platform BluTV in 2020.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Baskin | Director, Writer | Feature film debut |
| 2017 | Housewife | Director, Writer | |
| 2018 | The Protector | Director | Netflix series |
| 2019 | Girl with No Mouth | Director, Writer | |
| 2020 | Naked | Director | BluTV series |
| 2024 | Sayara | Director, Writer |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 2015: Fantastic Fest – Best Director (Next Wave) for Baskin
- 2015: Sitges Film Festival – Best Film (Nomination) for Baskin
- 2020: Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival – Antalya Film Forum Color Up Award for Kısık Ateşte Pişmiş Kalp[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr (14 September 2015). "IFC Midnight Takes U.S. Rights To Toronto Horror Hit 'Baskin'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Can Evrenol". Festival Scope Pro. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "TIFF: Horror Film 'Baskin' Acquired by IFC Midnight". The Hollywood Reporter. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup". Variety. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Series / Short Series Pitching Platform". Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
External links
[edit]Category:1982 births Category:Living people Category:Turkish film directors Category:Turkish screenwriters Category:Turkish film producers Category:Horror film directors Category:Alumni of the University of Kent Category:People from Istanbul
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