Born in 1996 in Istanbul, Burak Berke Erdem is a talented director and producer who has made significant contributions to both short and feature films. Since 2015, he has been actively involved in the advertising industry and, in 2017, founded the advertising agency Recland Media. Burak’s work is characterized by a strong focus on social issues, particularly those related to refugees and disadvantaged children. He is a graduate of the Radio, TV, and Cinema department at Ege University.
Filmography:
Short Films Directed by Burak Berke Erdem:
- Privilege (İmtiyaz) – 2019 (Fiction, 18:57)
- 6th Uşak Winged Seahorse Short Film Festival, National Student Film Competition, Screening Selection. 2019
- 42nd Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Film Market, Turkish Shorts Selection. 2020
- Overtime (Mesai) – 2016 (Fiction, 06:19)
- 1st Crystal Camera Inter-University Short Film Competition, Finalist. 2016
- Eflin – 2016 (Fiction, 09:29)
- Special Mention Award at the 1st Tax Inspectors Foundation Short Film Competition. 2017
- Best Actress Award for Hilal Çelebi at the 4th SETEM Academy, BAK Awards, Fiction Category. 2016
- Official Selection at the Berlin Student Film Festival, Germany. 2017
- Official Selection at the International Political (i.P.A.S) / Activism Film Festival, Greece. 2017
- Finalist at the 1st Trabzon International Film Festival, National Short Film Competition. 2017
- Finalist at the 16th Kısa-ca International Student Film Festival, Fiction Category. 2016
- Finalist at the SILA Film Festival, Italy. 2016
- Official Selection at the Geo Film Festival, Italy. 2017
- Semi-Finalist at the San Mauro Film Festival, Italy. 2018
- Screening Selection at the Golden Leaf Film Festival. June 2, 2018
Current Focus:
Burak Berke Erdem continues his career as a director and producer in the advertising sector, focusing on impactful campaigns and storytelling that resonate with audiences globally. His dedication to bringing social issues to light through creative media is evident in his work and ongoing projects.