Bahçeşehir University's New Star: Production Academy

The Production Academy, prepared in collaboration with BAUKEM and INSIGNIA, opens a new door for students.
The Production Academy is a sixteen-week educational project created through the collaboration of the Bahçeşehir University Creative Industries Center and Insignia Production. The project brings leading producers of the sector and prominent figures of the media together with students, enabling them to showcase themselves on international platforms.

In our interview with the project coordinator Dr. Erkan Büker, faculty member of the Bahçeşehir University Department of Cinema and Television, Büker stated that the main goal of the project is to train qualified producers, particularly at the international level, in the fields of feature films, documentaries and television series/programs.

What opportunities does the Production Academy offer young people?

The Production Academy offers young people the opportunity to specialize. Our university's Department of Cinema and Television provides general knowledge about the sector, but there is no specialization in its subfields. The Production Academy, on the other hand, aims to train qualified producers by bringing together university graduates not only from cinema and television but from any sector.

Does the Production Academy have any plans for the future?

First, we would like to launch a program specialized in directing as well. For example, dialogue editing and directing actors for directors... How should a director give instructions to an actor in front of the camera, and how should they bring out emotion? As the Production Academy, we would like to offer specialized training in this area in the future. We also intend to offer this program twice a year.

Why would you recommend the Production Academy to young people?

If your goal is to be watched all over the world, I would say you should come here. I think that is reason enough.

Anything you would like to add?

If you are going to work in this sector and your goal is producing, I can recommend that you benefit from our specialized training. If you aim to establish yourself internationally in this field, we would be glad to see you in this training program.