RESUME
about me
Izel Yücel is a filmmaker and director whose work is recognised for its thoughtful visual storytelling and psychological nuance. With substantial national exposure and experience leading narrative and experimental projects, she demonstrates formal innovation, creative leadership, and a strong propensity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Film
Purgatorium - 2021| Experimental, Thriller | Director, Writer, Editor
Dank! - 2022 | Experimental, Thriller | Director, Writer, Editor
Towboy- 2022 |Experimental, Thriller | Director, Writer, Editor
Rooms- 2024 |Experimental, Thriller | Director, Writer, Editor
Documentary
Sihirli Kare (Magic Frame) - 2024 | Director, Editor
Wet Dogs 2024 | Assistant director
Video-Podcast series
Pavyon Sanat Video Podcast Series - 2023 - 15 episode - Director, Writer, Editor
Awards & screenıng
Purgatorium (2021) — Experimental short, 00:05:51
Director, Writer, Editor
- 2nd Prize, Experimental Category – Kar Film Festival (2021)
- 2nd Prize – Turkish Cerebrovascular Diseases Association Short Film Contest (2021)
- Screening – Eskişehir Film Festival (2021)
- Screenings – Lift Off, Kadıköy Cultural House (2023)
Dank! (2022) — Experimental short, 00:05:48
Director, Writer, Editor
-Special Selection – Akbank Short Film Festival (2024)
-Finalist – Sabancı Foundation Short Film Competition (2023)
-National Selection – Directed by Women Turkey (2023)
-Finalist – 3 Generations Third Annual Youth Video Contest (2023)
-Screenings – Lift Off, Kadıköy Cultural House, Uçan Süpürge, Filmforum Höchst (2023–2024)
Towboy (2022) — Experimental short, 00:10:02
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor
-Screenings – Lift Off, Kadıköy Cultural House, Filmforum Höchst (2023–2024)
Rooms (2024) — Experimental short, 00:17:34
Director, Writer, Editor, Special Effects
-Screenings – Lift Off, Kadıköy Cultural House, Filmforum Höchst (2023–2024)
Wet Dogs (2025) — Assistant Director
-Screening – Eskişehir Film Festival (2025