Ceyda Torun is a Turkish-born documentary filmmaker and producer. She is best known for directing and producing the 2016 documentary film Kedi, which follows street cats and the people who interact with them in Istanbul.
Early life and education
Torun was born in Istanbul. Her family moved to Amman, Jordan, when she was eleven, and she later moved to the United States, where she attended high school. She studied anthropology at Boston University.
After graduating from Boston University, Torun returned to Istanbul and worked as an assistant to director Reha Erdem. She later returned to the United States, where she co-founded the production company Termite Films with cinematographer Charlie Wuppermann.
Career
Torun directed and produced the documentary film Kedi. The film was shot in Istanbul and follows seven street cats and the people whose lives intersect with theirs.
Kedi received four nominations at the 2017 Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, including a nomination for Best Director for Torun. The film won Best First Documentary.
The film also received coverage for its theatrical performance in the United States. The Los Angeles Times reported that Kedi had surpassed $570,000 at the North American box office during its fourth weekend of release.
Filmography
Year Title Role 2016 Kedi Director, producer
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result 2017 Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Best Director Nominated 2017 Critics' Choice Documentary Awards Best First Documentary Won by Kedi
References
External links
Ceyda Torun at IMDb Kedi – The Team Ceyda Torun interview at the British Film Institute