Aclan Büyüktürkoğlu is a director who has worked in a wide range of studies in the fields of theater and cinema and has signed important projects both in Turkey and the United States.

Aclan Büyüktürkoğlu is an artist who has worked in a wide range of studies in the fields of theater and cinema and has signed important projects both in Turkey and the United States.

After graduating from Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory, Department of Theater, he started his career as an actor at Trabzon State Theater.

Büyüktürkoğlu, who also attaches importance to his academic career, completed his master's degree in theater directing and acting education at Hacettepe University, and then completed his second master's degree in Fine Arts Education at Ankara University Faculty of Educational Sciences.

Büyüktürkoğlu, who settled in America with his passion for cinema, studied Film Direction at the American Film Institute.

His short film "Condemned", which he shot here, won the first prize at the Ankara International Film Festival.

In addition, Kafka's play "Case", which he staged at the Write Act Repertory Theater in Los Angeles, was awarded the Stage Alliance award.

After returning to Turkey, he staged important plays such as George Orwell's "Animal Farm" at the State Theaters and brought together the acclaimed works of American theater with the Turkish audience.

He also directed Sarah Ruhl's play "Temiz Ev" by translating it into Turkish.

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In the field of cinema, he directed "Angel's Secrets", the first Turkish movie shot entirely in Hollywood.

He also directed the movie "Antique" in which he wrote and starred in 2015.

Büyüktürkoğlu, who stands out as an educator, teaches cinema acting and screenwriting at the Filmstar Performing Arts Center he founded in Ankara.

Aclan Büyüktürkoğlu, a versatile artist, has a deep knowledge and experience in both fields with his career from theater to cinema, from acting to directing and coaching.

He shows his passion and dedication to art with his works in front of the stage and behind the scenes.

In addition, it provided an important connection between the Turkish and American art worlds by building a bridge between different cultures.

This versatility and international experience enriches his work and allows him to gain a respectable place in the art world.