yilmaz vurucu
director / creative director
multi-disciplinary media artist

education

 
Temple University
FILM AND MEDIA ARTS
September 1993 – 1997
Philadelphia, U.S.A
 

experience

 
Xsentrik Arts
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/EDITOR: 'Strangers'
June 2010
Vienna, Austria
Produced, Directed and edited a 4 minute music video for American singer/songwriter Efe.
Format: HD
 
Xsentrik Arts
WRITER/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR: 'Dr. Zack'
October 2009-December 2010
London, Canada
Wrote, Produced and Directed 10 minute dramatic short film shot in HD format with sync sound. Post-Production was completed in December 2010. Film is currently in contention for screening at various film festivals around the globe.
Format: HD
 
Xsentrik Arts
FREELANCE DIRECTOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR
February 2008 – Present
Direct promotional campaigns, commercials and music videos
Design and create on-air station branding
 
Highlights: Directed promotional commercial spots , created logo and on-air look for YTV, a children’s network based in Istanbul, Turkey.
Format: Digital Betacam. Aired nationally in Turkey and internationally over satellite.
Directed Launch Campaign for the Samanyolu News Network. Wrote and directed 10 x 00:30 second spots.
Format: Digital Betacam. Aired nationally in Turkey and internationally over satellite.
 
Samanyolu TV (STV)
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
November 2005 – February 2008
Istanbul, TURKEY
Provided creative direction to a promotions team of 12 graphic artists, producers, writers and editors in developing and implementing campaigns, promotional spots and station ID’s. Developed and maintained STV’s branding strategy including print and outdoor advertising and created on-air look of the station. Managed budgets, staff and resources
 
Highlights: Wrote, produced and directed 2007 and 2008 campaign spots.
Directed numerous image spots and promos for various shows, shot in studio as well as on location.
Aired: Nationwide and internationally over satellite.
Formats: DVC PRO High Definition and Digital Betacam.
 
Rogers Television
PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
March 2004 – September 2005
Oshawa, Canada
Wrote, produced and directed promotional campaign spots and creative brand image spots
 
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR: 'Inside'
June 2004
Winnipeg, Canada
Directed a music video for Heavy Metal Band “LOCO”
Aired: MTV and MuchMusic
Format: Digital Betacam.
 
MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR: 'You've been warned'
August 2003
Winnipeg, Canada
Directed a music video for hip-hop band ‘12SEVEN’
Aired: MTV Canada and MuchMusic
Format: Digital Betacam
 
Global Television
PROMO AND COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
August 2003 – February 2004
Winnipeg, Canada
Wrote, produced and directed commercials for clients and promotional spots for the network. All work was aired on Global Television.
 
Highlights: Wrote, produced and directed Fall campaign. Created 5 x 00:30 second spots. Format: Betacam SP.
Aired: Global television
Directed commercials for The Manitoba Theatre Centre and The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.
Format: Betacam SP. Duration: 00:30 seconds each. Aired: Global Television & A-Channel
 
A-channel
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
May 2001 – August 2003
Winnipeg, Canada
Produced and directed sales promotions spots, promotional campaigns, brand image spots and Fall launch videos
 
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER/WRITER: 'Lover's Grave'
November 1997 – May 1998
Philadelphia, U.S.A
Wrote, produced and directed a 15 minute short fiction film
Format: 16mm B/W
Screened: Philadelphia Moving Image Film Festival

 

 

awards & exhibitions

 
IMPRESSION AWARDS
2005
Canada
Promotional campaign spot created for RTV received an honourable mention. One of the finalists in the promotions category.
 
DERRICK FREEZE FILM FOUNDATION – SHORT FILM AWARDS
1998
Philadelphia, U.S.A.
'Lover's Grave' one of the top 5 finalists
 
MOVING IMAGE FILM FESTIVAL
1998
Philadelphia, U.S.A.
'Lover's Grave' chosen to be screened

 

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www.xsentrikarts.com   www.xsentrik.com
yilmaz vurucu's personal portfolio site
  www.xsentrikarts.com/DrZack