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Ilayda Cetinkaya
I was born & raised in Istanbul, Turkey. At the age of 17, I moved to Idyllwild, California where I attended a boarding arts high school to pursue my passion for film.
During my time in Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts I directed and co-produced three music videos and an independent narrative short film outside of school.
Currently attending American Film Institute as a Producing fellow.
EDUCATION
AFI Conservatory '23
Producing MFA
Chapman University '20
Film Production BFA | Directing
Advertising & Psychology minors
Idyllwild Arts Academy'16
Film Production

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