Profile Details
- Country: Canada and Turkey
- Province/State: Ontario
- City: Toronto
- How do you Identify?: female, west asian
- Experience Level: Emerging
- Field of Work: Narrative Film
- Union: Non-Union
- Interested In: Directing Film/Digital for Hire and Developing my own Film/TV/Digital Material
- Recent Credits: "Breath", (Short, 2024)- Director, "Pencere" (Short, 2024) - Writer/Director
- Favourite Movies: The Butterfly Effect, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Black Swan
- Favourite TV Shows: Black Mirror, American Horror Story
- Contact Information: acekazkayasi@gmail.com
- Link: https://www.directedbyace.com/
- Link 2: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13550295/
- Link 3: https://www.instagram.com/acekazkayasi/
Bio
Ace Kazkayasi is a Turkish writer and director based in Toronto, Canada. Starting her career as an assistant director, she quickly transitioned to directing, showcasing a distinct style and captivating storytelling abilities. In 2022, she was named a semi-finalist in the Screencraft screenplay writing competition, highlighting her rising prominence in the industry.
The following year, Ace was selected as a delegate for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) BIPOC TV & Film program, providing her with invaluable networking opportunities. Furthermore, she was invited to serve as a delegate for the Reelworld Conference 2023, further solidifying her position as a respected figure within the industry. She was also awarded the ARTREACH grant in 2023, further cementing her commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices in the arts.