Esen Arıkan is an Istanbul-based filmmaker
working as an editor and colorist. In her own films,
she explores themes of interpersonal relationships,
intimacy and mental health.
working as an editor and colorist. In her own films,
she explores themes of interpersonal relationships,
intimacy and mental health.
Her work has been shown at DOC NYC,
Palm Springs International Film Festival,
New York Shorts, GSA BAFTA Student Awards,
Big Apple Film Festival and more.
Palm Springs International Film Festival,
New York Shorts, GSA BAFTA Student Awards,
Big Apple Film Festival and more.
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
DOC NYC, Official Selection
All Riders, 2022 – as colourist
New York Lift-Off Film Festival, Official Selection
Tiptoe, 2021 – as director
Big Apple Film Festival, Official Selection
Tiptoe, 2020 – as director
Submerged, 2019 – as producer
Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival, Official Selection
Tiptoe, 2020 – as director
First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, Official Selection
Tiptoe, 2020 – as director
Brooklyn Shorty Film Festival, Official Selection
Tiptoe, 2020 – as director
Pratt Institute, Pratt Circle Award
2020 – for outstanding achievement in academics and leadership
Independent Shorts Awards, Gold & Silver Awards
Submerged, 2019 – as producer
University of the Arts London, Best Film, Best Sound
Mother, 2019 – as producer
The Koç School, Sevgi Gönül Arts Award
2016 – Artistic Acknowledgment
Fondazione Paolo Cresci, Special Acknowledgement Award (International)
African Migration To Turkey, 2014 – as co-writer and co-director