Özlem Sarıyıldız

Özlem Sarıyıldız is a documentary filmmaker, editor and visual artist with over two decades of experience. Born and raised in Turkey and currently based in Berlin, her career is defined by a strong focus on gender issues and grassroots movements. Throughout her career, Özlem has been involved in video activism, collaborating with various social movements across different countries to amplify their voices.

She has produced and directed numerous independent documentaries, taking a hands-on approach at every stage of production. Her work has received recognition and support from the Turkish Ministry of Culture. In addition to her filmmaking, Özlem served as a senior editor at İz TV, Turkey's only documentary channel, where she played a pivotal role in editing a diverse range of productions. She has also directed and edited independent documentary projects in Canada, Argentina, Germany and Turkey.