about me

Hello,

I’m Defne Auf, a Turkish editor, producer, and designer working across documentary and narrative film.

I graduated second in my class from Bilkent University’s Department of Communication and Design, where I also minored in Graphic Design. As a Chevening Scholar, I completed my MA in Filmmaking at the London Film Academy, receiving the Emerging Filmmaker of the Year Award in 2023.

Since 2019, I’ve worked on a range of projects from short films and documentaries to corporate and branded content, both in Turkey and the UK. My recent work includes editing the feature documentary Dokunduğum Yürekler (2024), currently streaming on multiple platforms.

Beyond editing, I’ve been involved in short film festivals and competitions as a jury member, curator, and mentor. I also directed PASO Fest XXV, Bilkent University’s student film festival.

I’m currently based between Ankara and London, developing new narrative and documentary projects while working at Fenomen Prodüksiyon.

I’m also the co-founder of Match Cut Collective with Dylan Osborne, a filmmaker community rooted in Ankara, focused on bringing people together to turn ideas into collaborative film projects and strengthen the local film ecosystem.