Bircan Birol

Bircan Birol

Filmmaker
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Glasgow
Bircan is a Glasgow based documentary filmmaker.

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Bircan's story

I am a Glasgow-based documentary filmmaker. After a period in journalism, I found my true passion in creative documentaries.

In 2019, I directed my debut creative short documentary, 'My Name is Anik,' through the Bridging the Gap program at the Scottish Documentary Institute. After premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the film was screened at international festivals and independent cinemas. Since 2019, I have been working on my first feature documentary 'Your Honour' with Bombito Productions, while continuing to make short films.

Apart from my work in creative documentaries, I receive commissions to create social-impact films and collaborate on other non-fiction projects. I am also deeply involved in participatory filmmaking, strongly believing in self-representation and the need for equal access to the medium.

With extensive experience in using various cameras, sound recording, directing presenters and contributors, handling sensitive subject matter, and editing, I bring a diverse skill set to my projects. Over the years, I have honed my craft and own an FS7 camera.

I am an alumna of the IDFA Academy, Close-Up Initiative, Glasgow Film Festival Talent Scheme, EIFF Script Starter, Filmonomics, Scottish Documentary Institute, and !f Istanbul. I am also a member of BAFTA Connect and an International Documentary Association Supported Artist.