İlker Savaşkurt
Biography
Ilker Savaskurt is a director, actor and musician. He studied Cinema & Television at the Yeditepe University in Istanbul. In the music industry he has worked with bands such as Altar and UCK Grind. He has organized musical and cultural events all around Turkey. He moved to USA in 2006. After his return to Istanbul he continued his cinema career. Worked in projects for international adaptations of television shows. He directed numerous advertisements. Meanwhile he also continued his acting career in theatre, television and cinema. He is the director, editor and founder member of the movie production company Amirler Film. Since 2012 he works as an associate and filmmaker for Openvizor. In 2015 he moved to Paris for “Ballad of Exiles – Yilmaz Güney”, his first feature length documentary. In 2016 he directed “Groom’s Block”, his directorial debut, a feature length movie. In 2020 he directed “Reflection – Akis”.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Kemal Mutlu
Amateur filmmaker Kemal Mutlu captures scenes of everyday life with plans of making a film. He lives with his housemate Nuri in a small flat in Istanbul. One day,Nuri's friend from orphanage, Izzet, comes to visit unannounced. Just out of prison, Izzet's colorful character grabs Kemal's attention, and he decides to make a film about him. Unfortunately, it soon turns out that underneath his friendly exterior, Izzet is a psychopath. When he is refused entry into a bar, he gets in by force and kidnaps actress Oznur Kula. Kemal is happy to have found an actress to star in his film, however things soon get out of control as Izzet's sick plans unfold.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Narrator (voice)
“Bocuk” traces the remnants of a Balkan-Turkic belief said to date back to the Middle Ages, still alive in a remote village of Thrace. This docudrama explores the contemporary meaning of an ancient winter ritual and documents the local narratives surrounding it. Blending fear with tradition, the film invites viewers to discover the extraordinary Night of Bocuk, a practice still observed across generations in Turkey.
Movie - 2013, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Qüfür tells story of a sheikh who see the religion as a capital to exploit the masses. On the other hand, the paths of Fatma and Yusuf who are in a deep love will cross in this dervish lodge.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.