about

Melis Balcı is an independent filmmaker based in Istanbul. She uses hand drawn frames and digital processes to create animations and narratives. She is experienced in writing, directing and animating commercials, explainer videos & narratives.

MFA -  Film & Drama, Directing

Kadir Has University, Dissertation: Changing of Focalizers in the Film Adı Vasfiye and Experiencing Film’s Narrative, Istanbul, 2021

BA- Sabancı University, Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design, Merit Scholarship, 2012

Awards

Merkür, 5’23”, 2015

Audience Award - Stockholm Experimental and Animation Film Festival, 2016, Sweden
2nd place, Animation - Kayseri Altin Cinar Film Festival, 2016, Turkey
Winner, Animation - 36th Ifsak Film Festival, 2016, Turkey

Competitions

Sema, Suzan ve Berk, 2022
Akbank Short Film Festival, “Forum” finalist

Exhibitions

EL, OhMyPMS!, Group Exhibition, ALT, 2018

Workshops

Beliz Güçbilmez, Tersine Mühendislik: Yazmak İçin Okumak, 2021

Contact

hello@melisbalci.com