He is the scriptwriter for eight Turkish feature films including Teyzem (My Aunt) (1986), Hayallerim, Askim ve Senator (My Dreams, My Love and You) (1987). He wrote and directed seven feature films including Istanbul Tales (Anlat İstanbul), Ara, Gölgesizler (Shadowless), Ses (The Voice) and Nar (The Pomegranate). He published four books
He currently works as a freelance director/writer, living in Istanbul.
His first feature film as a director is 9 which won many awards in various film festivals and was the Official Turkish Entry for the 2003 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. 2005 Adana Golden Boll International Film Festival - Best Film, Best Editing, Best Director of Photography 2008 Adana Golden Boll International Film Festival - Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Actress (Selen Uçer) 2011 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival - Special Jury Award.
