She holds a BA degree in English Literature from Istanbul University, and worked for non-profit organizations in the field of cinema throughout the 90s. Her debut short film Poyraz (Boreas) premiered in the official competition at the 59th Cannes Film Festival in 2006. Her first feature-length film Zefir (Zephyr) achieved its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in 2010. Her collaborative work as a co-producer includes two creative documentaries by Berke Baş, Hush! (La Chanson de Nahide, 2009) and Beton Park (Concrete Park, 2010).