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Born in 1965 in Istanbul, Ahmet Kocaoğlu graduated from ITU, Management Engineering Department in 1987. (Continue..)
AHMET KOCAOĞLU
Arka Bahçe Publishing and Comic Book Shop Owner
HİLAL HAYALİ
Comic Book & Webtoon Writer & Illustrator
MEHMET KORKUT ÖZTEKİN
DEU, GSF, Graphic Arts Department, Graphic Design Department Lecturer Comic Book Artist Illustrator
Palta was born in 1990 in Hatay. Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Visual Communication.. (Continue..)
MURAT PALTA
Illustrator
NAZLI EDA NOYAN
BAU, Faculty of Communication, Department of Animation Faculty Member, ANİM.İST Director, Children's Book Illustrator & Writer
ÖZGÜR YILDIRIM
Comic Book Artist Concept Artist
UĞUR ERBAŞ
Animator Comic Book Artist Graphic Designer
AHMET KOCAOĞLU
Arka Bahçe Publishing and Comic Book Shop Owner
Born in 1987 in Izmir, Pekin graduated from Ümran Baradan Anatolian Fine Arts High School, Painting Department (Continue..)
CAN PEKİN
BAU, Faculty of Communication, Department of Animation, Instructor Illustrator
NAZLI EDA NOYAN
BAU, Faculty of Communication, Department of Animation Faculty Member, ANİM.İST Director, Children's Book Illustrator & Writer
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Beşiktaş / İstanbul
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Born in 1965 in Istanbul, Ahmet Kocaoğlu graduated from İstanbul Teknik University, Management of Engineering Department in 1987. After working mainly in the textile and finance sectors, Kocaoğlu started his own company and published the Batman comics series under "Büyük Mavi Publishing", which he established. Although this product, which was published in its original
format and color for the first time in Turkey, was highly appreciated, the publication process was interrupted due to problems in distribution. He founded "Arka Bahçe Publishing" to start publishing again on the occasion of the store called "Gerekli Şeyler", which he opened jointly with his brother. After separating his ways with his partners in the adventure of "Gerekli Şeyler", Kocaoğlu is still dealing with comics and fantasy novel publishing with the "Arka Bahçe Comic Book Store" in Beşiktaş today.
Arka Bahçe Official Website: https://www.arkabahce.com.tr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-kocaoğlu-80b2b927/?originalSubdomain=tr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmetkocaoglu1/?hl=en
Born in 1965 in Istanbul, Ahmet Kocaoğlu graduated from İstanbul Teknik University, Management of Engineering Department in 1987. After working mainly in the textile and finance sectors, Kocaoğlu started his own company and published the Batman comics series under "Büyük Mavi Publishing", which he established. Although this product, which was published in its original
format and color for the first time in Turkey, was highly appreciated, the publication process was interrupted due to problems in distribution. He founded "Arka Bahçe Publishing" to start publishing again on the occasion of the store called "Gerekli Şeyler", which he opened jointly with his brother. After separating his ways with his partners in the adventure of "Gerekli Şeyler", Kocaoğlu is still dealing with comics and fantasy novel publishing with the "Arka Bahçe Comic Book Store" in Beşiktaş today.
Arka Bahçe Official Website: https://www.arkabahce.com.tr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmet-kocaoğlu-80b2b927/?originalSubdomain=tr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahmetkocaoglu1/?hl=en
Born in 1976 in Izmir, Öztekin began his art education at Izmir Anatolian Fine Arts High School. Then, he received a scholarship from Bilkent University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Department of Graphic Design, where he completed his B.A. His book, which was adapted from his proficiency in art thesis “Manga; Bir Kültürel Direniş Aracı" (Manga; A Tool of Cultural Resistance), has taken its place on the shelves by İletişim Publishing. In 2013, he took part as a guest artist in two of the issues of "Hellraiser: The Dark Watch" series written by Brandon Syfert, based on the original story and characters of Clive Barker. In addition, he was the lead artist of Frank Miller's "RoboCop: Last Stand" comic book. Furthermore, he illustrated the graphic novel “Out of Woods; A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety” by the lawyer Brent Williams and was honored with the 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award – Silver Medal.
Assist. Prof. Mehmet Korkut Öztekin is the vice president of Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design Department, and the head of the Graphic Arts Department, Major of Art.
Behance: https://www.behance.net/korkutoztekinDaldede
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/mehmet-korkut-öztekin-99a84918
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draldede/?hl=en (draldede)
Born in Izmir in 1974, Noyan completed her undergraduate studies at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department, and her master's degree in Graphic Design Deparment from Bilkent University and Florida University, and completed her Ph.D. in Art History Department at İstanbul Teknik University. Having worked as a design intern at UNICEF Ghana, Noyan is the founding chairman of Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Cartoon and Animation, and the author and illustrator of 13 children's books.
Taking part as a writer and director in animated films that were deemed worthy of many awards and screenings in the national and international arena, Prof. Dr. Nazlı Eda Noyan is also the founder and director of the BAU Anim.İst Animation Festival and Education Platform.
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/nazlı-eda-noyan-6560a41a3
Women of Animation, Official Website: http://animasyonunkadinlari.org/nazli-eda-noyan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlenarrans/?hl=en (littlenarrans)
Born in 1990 in Hatay, Palta is a graduate of Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Major of Art under Visual Communication Department. Working in various advertising agencies in Istanbul, Palta participated in the International Miniature Festival in Algiers/Tilimsan in 2013 and miniature and illumination art workshops. Invited to the 4th Ural Contemporary Arts Industrial Biennial in 2017, Palta also designed the poster for the 37th Istanbul Film Festival in 2018 and collaborated with brands such as Apple and Levi's in 2019.
Palta, who uses pop culture elements in his miniature illustrations that give the impression of an ancient manuscript at first, creates a contemporary and visual language for literary pieces, artistic works, and daily events that he interprets in this way. He continues his work as a freelancer in Istanbul.
Official Website: https://muratpalta.com
Behance: https://www.behance.net/muratpalta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.muratpalta/?hl=en (mr.muratpalta)
Hilal Hayali, who was born in 2000 in Istanbul and has a great interest in fantasy worlds, was introduced to comics at an early age. She developed herself in this field and published her first webtoon work at 18; as an author and illustrator. Hayali shared the work titled "Kana Hükmeden Kral" (The King Who Ruled Over Blood), in which she took part as an artist. Her comic book artwork, named "Şeytan Tüyü" (Feather of the Demon), in which she was both the author and artist, was selected first in the 1st ANİM.İST Comic Book Competition held last year. Hayali also gives online comic book/webtoon lectures and continues pursuing her comic book artworks.
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/hilalhayali
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/hilal-hayali-915316248
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilallhayali/ (hilallhayali)
Born in 1987 in Izmir, Pekin completed his bachelor's degree at Anadolu University, Faculty of
Fine Arts, Department of Cartoon and Animation, after he graduated from Ümran Baradan
Anatolian Fine Arts High School, Art Department. In 2013, he graduated from Teesside University,
M.A. Concept Art for Games and Animation. In 2016, he began working as a research assistant at
Yaşar University, Faculty of Art and Design, Department of Animation. He was a lecturer at
Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Animation Department between 2018-2021.
In 2022, he began lecturing on the pre-production process and fZgure drawZng at Bahçeşeh=r
University, Faculty of Communication, Cartoon and Animation Department. In addZtZon, he
continues his academic studies by participating in various domestic and abroad events.
Behance: https://www.behance.net/cpekZn
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/pekincan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pekin_can/ (pekZn_can)
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Born in Izmir in 1974, Noyan completed her undergraduate studies at Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department, and her master's degree in Graphic Design Deparment from Bilkent University and Florida University, and completed her Ph.D. in Art History Department at İstanbul Teknik University. Having worked as a design intern at UNICEF Ghana, Noyan is the founding chairman of Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Cartoon and Animation, and the author and illustrator of 13 children's books.
Taking part as a writer and director in animated films that were deemed worthy of many awards and screenings in the national and international arena, Prof. Dr. Nazlı Eda Noyan is also the founder and director of the BAU Anim.İst Animation Festival and Education Platform.
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/nazlı-eda-noyan-6560a41a3
Women of Animation, Official Website: http://animasyonunkadinlari.org/nazli-eda-noyan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlenarrans/?hl=en (littlenarrans)
Born in Ankara in 1977, Erbaş graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Graphic Design Department. Erbaş, who started his graduate education in the same department and joined the staff as a research assistant, later turned to the sector and was awarded prestigious national and international awards with his animation works such as "Köçekçe" (A Lively Dance Tune), "Dünyanın Kapıları" (Doors of the World) and "Cariyeler ve Geceler" (Concubines and Nights). Producing two graphic novels, "Gozo ve Sagre" (Gozo and Sagre) and "Germakoçi", Erbaş still continues his work in animation, graphic design, and graphic novels as a freelance worker.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ugur-erbas-36745247/
Apple Podcast (Serbest Cuma): https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/serbest-cuma-uğur-erbaş-gozo-ve-sagre-01/id1511410923?i=1000501731096&l=tr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugurerbas.artworks/?hl=en (ugurerbas.artworks)
Yıldırım graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Industrial Design, and began his career as a concept artist and a storyboard artist. The comic book titled "Outlaw Territory" in Image Comics in 2012 was the beginning of his work in this field. In 2016, he was among the competition winners where Mark Millar was looking for new talent. His published works include “Hit-Girl / Millarworld” (2016), “Tales of the Extraordinary / Millarworld” (2016), “Mr. Hyde /Wild Magazine” (2016), and “Kingsman “The Big Exit / Millarworld” (2017).
LinkedIn: https://tr.linkedin.com/in/ozgur-yildirim-3a563047
Marvel (Comics Creators) : https://www.marvel.com/comics/creators/13585/ozgur_yildirim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozguryildirim_/?hl=en (ozguryildirim_)