Ozlem Altingoz

Filmmaker Özlem Altingöz was born and raised in Mersin, Turkey before pursuing her professional career in the United States. In the past three years alone, she has brought to life seven short films from conception to distribution as writer, director, and producer. Her short horror film "Daughter of the Lake" (2017) garnered critical acclaim on the festival circuit with over 40 awards, including Best Film Short, Best Women Filmmakers, Best Director, and Best Screenplay. The tale of a group of friends who stumble upon a deadly secret in the woods, "Daughter of the Lake" demonstrates Özlem's talents through her unique blend of visual excellence, technical skill, and story line originality. Özlem's most recent short horror film, "Birth" (2018), premiered at the 2018 Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner and has won 20 awards and counting in the festival circuit so far, including Best Producer, Best Director, Best Original Story, and Best Horror Short.