2YKFF Team
The content creation and production processes of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival are carried out by a core team, and this team is accompanied by different teams based on their areas of expertise in each edition.
Derya Efe Uluca
Festival Director, Curator
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As a founding and executive member of the Digital Film Atelier, Theatre 4, and Co.LAB4 Contemporary Culture Movement, Derya Efe has been working as a cultural manager, director, and filmmaker in national and international projects since 2012. She designs cultural and artistic events in collaboration with Originn Creative Hub and has been serving as the festival director of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival since 2019.
Ezel DoÄŸu
Media & Design Coordinator
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She is a Senior Graphic Designer who has worked in advertising agencies and freelance projects since 2006. Throughout her career, she has held positions such as Graphic Designer, Art Director and UI/UX Designer. Since 2020, she has been responsible for the design applications of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival.
Sait İşlek
Content Editor
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He is a graduate of Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Dramatic Writing and Dramaturgy. He works as a playwright in theatre and as a screenwriter for television and film projects, and also writes scripts for commercials. He works as a content editor at the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival.
Zehra CerrahoÄŸlu
Content & Event Manager, Curator
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She is an associate professor at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Film Design and Directing. She worked as a visiting researcher at the University of St Andrews (2011) and Stockholm University (2021), and has served as an assistant director and editor in short and feature-length films. Since 2019, she has been working as a curator at the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival and developing film projects.
Barış Kösem
Program Assistant
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His short films, which he wrote and directed, have been screened at national and international festivals. He is a graduate of YaÅŸar University, Department of Film Design. He teaches short film courses at private high schools, continues to conduct workshops, and develops new short and feature film projects. He is part of the executive team of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival, contributing to the festival’s programming and educational activities.
AyÅŸe DevecioÄŸlu
Communications Coordinator
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Following her studies in media arts and cultural management, she has worked with various institutions and projects in the fields of culture and arts, civil society, and media. In addition to event communication, she works in project development and international collaborations. Since 2020, she has been part of the executive team of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival.
KaÄŸan Uluca
Advisor, Curator
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Actor and director. In addition to his work in theatre, cinema, and television, he develops national and international culture and arts–focused projects. He works as a curator and advisor on the founding and executive team of the International 2 Sides Short Film Festival.
Edisyon 6, 2026
Festival Director: Derya Efe Uluca
Content & Event Manager, Curator: Zehra CerrahoÄŸlu
Media & Design Coordinator: Ezel DoÄŸu
Communication Specialist: Necef Mengüverdi
Advisor, Curator: KaÄŸan Uluca
Advisor AyÅŸe DevecioÄŸlu
Content Editor: Sait İşlek
Operation Coordinator: Erdem Türsen
Technical Advisor: Nazım Kahramantürk
Subtitle Translation : KaÄŸan Uluca, Azranur Elif SucuoÄŸlu
Illustrations: Ferzan AktaÅŸ
Director Assistant: Barış Kösem
Technical Assistant: Ali Berke OÄŸuz
Screening Operator: Ümit Çolak
Guest Reception: İrem Özgü, Hilal Yaka, Damla Nil DoÄŸdu
Festival Trailers: Erdem Türsen, Çağıl Saydam
Hospitality: Ceren GüleroÄŸlu, Sena Kürklü
Video Documentation: Beyond Film Pro
Photography Documentation: Barış Kösem
Festival Staff: Kaan Yurdakul, Busem Akbaş, İlayda Temel, Ayfer Kaplan
2YKFF Team
Edisyon 5, 2024
Festival Director: Derya Efe Uluca
Content & Event Manager, Curator: Zehra CerrahoÄŸlu
Media & Design Coordinator: Ezel DoÄŸu
Communication Specialist: Necef Mengüverdi
Advisor, Curator: KaÄŸan Uluca
Advisor AyÅŸe DevecioÄŸlu
Content Editor: Sait İşlek
Operation Coordinator: Erdem Türsen
Technical Advisor: Nazım Kahramantürk
Subtitle Translation : KaÄŸan Uluca, Azranur Elif SucuoÄŸlu
Illustrations: Ferzan AktaÅŸ
Director Assistant: Barış Kösem
Technical Assistant: Ali Berke OÄŸuz
Screening Operator: Ümit Çolak
Guest Reception: İrem Özgü, Hilal Yaka, Damla Nil DoÄŸdu
Festival Trailers: Erdem Türsen, Çağıl Saydam
Hospitality: Ceren GüleroÄŸlu, Sena Kürklü
Video Documentation: Beyond Film Pro
Photography Documentation: Barış Kösem
Festival Staff: Kaan Yurdakul, Busem Akbaş, İlayda Temel, Ayfer Kaplan

