Pelin Ekinci Kaya

Graduate of Uskudar American Academy (1993) and Bilkent University International Relations Department (1997) 19 yrs industry experience & proficiency in content development, physical production, budgeting, film financing, post production, international sales & acquisitions, international coproductions, content distribution and entertainment marketing Worked on more than 40 feature films, 320 foreign film acquisitions & 4 tv dramas. Supervised international feature film coproductions with German, Italian and South Korean partners. Feb - Dec. 2020: OGM PICTURES / Managing Director & Producer Supervision of OTT Dramas, Free TV Dramas & Feature Films slate. Producer for Netflix Original "The Gift S3" and feature film "Struggle Alley" for Netflix. 2017 - 2019: BKM / Head of Production and Acquisitions Supervision of the company's annual feature film and drama slate development, execution, budgeting, physical production, international coproductions and acquisitions. 2019 - on: Lecturer for Production Certificate Programmes and masterclass workshops at Istanbul Film Academy & e-certificate programme for Eskisehir Anadolu University 2011 - 2016: Produced numerous feature films as a Freelance Line / Executive Producer. 2004 - 2011: FIDA FILM / Production and Acquisitions President & Member of the Executive Board Responsible for the company's feature film development, physical production, distribution and marketing; co-production ventures and business development on domestic & international level. Foreign film acquisitions from US and European studios and companies (Lionsgate, Summit, Newline, Mandate, QED, Lakeshore,etc) 2002 - 2004: FILMTURK / Business Development & Marketing Manager Responsible for domestic and international distribution and marketing of feature films. 1997-2002: Sales & Marketing & Business Development positions in insurance & telecom sectors. Experience in brand management, retail operations, sales techniques, quality control & franchising development.