Can Evrenol
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| Born | June 19, 1982 İstanbul, Turkey | ||
| Nationality | Turkish | ||
| Citizenship | Turkey | ||
| Education | The University of Kent Middlesex University | ||
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| Years active | 2006 - present | ||
| Spouse(s) | Elif Domaniç | ||
| Children | 2 | ||
Can Evrenol (born June 19, 1982) is a Turkish film director, best known for the cult horror film Baskin (film)(2015).
Born in Istanbul in 1982, Can Evrenol was a huge fan of Star Wars, He-Man, and Knight Rider at the age of 5. He grew up with his parents' love and respect for cinema, architecture, Renaissance art, and Classical music. His father's favorite movie was 2001, A Space Odyssey. His mother's favorite director was Passolini. His favorite bed time story was The Old Man And The Sea.
At the age of 7, his passion in life were his GI Joe action figures, Manowar cassettes, Conan comics, and watching Robocop, Goonies, James Bond, Rocky IV again and again on their Betamax.
Evrenol is a proud graduate of Üsküdar American Academy, where his literature teacher William Chisholm had a great influence. Evrenol cites the class discussions of such litrerary works as The Lord of The Flies, Cathcer In the Rye, A Seperate Peace, 1984, Martian Chronicles, All My Sons, - as well as in Turkish literature; Peyami Safa, Yakup Kadri, Tarık Dursun K, Sait Faik, Sulhi Dölek - as his earliest education in narration and storytelling.
He studied abroad at The University of Kent at Canterbury, graduating in joint honours; "Art History" and "Film Studies". He also attended NYFA in LA, for a brief 8 week filmmaking workshop, where he shot his first short film "Screws / Vidalar", based on a short story by Sulhi Dölek.
As a short filmmaker, his influences included Tarantino, Cronenberg, Lynch, Kubrick, Romero, Fulci, Haneke, Noe, Takashi Miike, Lovecraft, Ceylan, and Demirkubuz. His friendship with fellow cinephiles Yiğit Unan, Yeşim Tabak, Murat Tolga Şen, Eren Akay and Evrim Ersoy expanded his gusto for the weirdest, rarest and the most diverse films in cinema history.
In 2010, he was selected to attend Sitges International Film Festival with his award winning short film To My Mother and Father, where he met Reha Erdem and Ömer Atay, who offered him a job as a TVC director in Istanbul.
Returning to Istanbul, Evrenol made 2 indy feature horror films; Baskin (2015) and Housewife (2017) A segment in the horror anthology; The Field Guide To Evil (2018) And a low budget post-apocalyptic kids-on-a-mission movie; Girl With No Mouth (2019)
His debut film Baskin become a mini cult classic, premiering at Toronto International Film Festival's "Midnight Madness" section, winning the Best New Director award at Fantastic Fest, and selling over 40 countries.
In 2018, Evrenol was selected as the first ever director to helm a Netflix original series in his home country; The Protector. He parted ways after the 1st season due to creative differences.
In 2020, he co-wrote (with Merve Göntem) and directed an 8 episode mini-series Çıplak, a call girl drama in Istanbul, which turned out to be a controversial underground hit in Turkey. While his movies were most celebrated outside Turkey, Çıplak remains Can Evrenol's most popular and accessible work at home. The show returned for a 2nd season the next year, titled Çıplak II. Following the 1st season which was based on a true story, the 2nd season had heavy spiritual and fantastic elements, with a dream-logic narrative.
In 2022, his first novel in Turkish, Mehtap, is published by Altıkırkbeş Yayın.
Evrenol is based in Istanbul, married to Elif Domanic and has 2 kids.
Filmography
| Year | Title | |
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| 2021 | Naked II | Limited Mini Series |
| 2020 | Naked | Limited Mini Series |
| 2019 | Girl With No Mouth | Feature Film |
| 2018 | The Field Guide To Evil
Can Evrenol's segment: "Haunted by Al Karisi, The Childbirth Djinn" |
Feature Anthology Film |
| 2018 | The Protector
- Episode #1.10 (2018) - Episode #1.9 (2018) - Episode #1.3 (2018) - Episode #1.2 (2018) - Episode #1.1 (2018) |
Series |
| 2017 | Housewife | Feature Film |
| 2015 | Baskın | Feature Film |
| 2013 | Baskın | Short Film |
| 2012 | Turn Your Bloody Phone Off | Short Film |
| 2010 | To My Mother and Father | Short Film |
| 2009 | My Grandmother | Short Film |
| 2008 | Kurban Bayramı | Short Film |
| 2007 | The Chest | Short Film |
| 2007 | Screws | Short Film |
Awards
| 2020 | Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards | Nominee
SIYAD Award |
Best Screenplay
Girl With No Mouth (2019) |
| 2020 | Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards | Nominee
Giovanni Scognamillo Award |
Best Fantastic Film
Girl With No Mouth (2019) |
| 2019 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Nominee
Grand Prize |
Grand Prix for the Best Film
Girl With No Mouth (2019) |
| 2019 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Nominee
Jury Prize |
Best Director
Girl With No Mouth (2019) |
| 2019 | Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival | Nominee
Audience Award |
Midnight Shivers
Baskin (film) |
| 2018 | Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards | Nominee
Giovanni Scognamillo Award |
Best Fantastic Film
Housewife (2017) |
| 2017 | Molins Film Festival | Nominee
Audience Award |
Being Different
Housewife (2017) |
| 2017 | Monster Fest | Winner
Golden Monster for Best Feature |
Best Director
Housewife (2017) |
| 2016 | Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film Festival | Winner
Honorable Mention |
Best Bloodbath - International Film
Baskin (2015) |
| 2016 | Kemal Sunal Culture and Art Award | Winner
Culture and Art Award |
Best Director
Baskin (2015) |
| 2016 | BloodGuts UK Horror Awards | Nominee
BloodGuts UK Horror Award |
Best International Film
Baskin (film) |
| 2016 | Nashville Film Festival | Nominee
Grand Jury Prize |
Best Film - Graveyard Shift Competition
Baskin (2015) |
| 2016 | MOTELx - Festival Internacional de Cinema de Terror de Lisboa | Nominee
Best European Feature Film Award / Méliès d'Argent |
Best European Feature Film Award
Baskin (2015) |
| 2016 | Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards | Nominee
Giovanni Scognamillo Award |
Best Fantastic Film
Baskin (film) |
| 2015 | Fantastic Fest | Winner
Next Wave Award |
Best Director Award
Baskin (2015) |
| 2015 | Morbido Fest | Winner
Directors Award |
Best Film
Baskin (2015) |
| 2015 | Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival | Nominee
Official Fantàstic Competition |
Best Motion Picture
Baskin (2015) |
| 2014 | Landshut Short Film Festival | Nominee
Deadline Award |
Baskin (2013) |
| 2013 | Turkish Film Critics Association (SIYAD) Awards | Nominee
SIYAD Award |
Best Short Film
Baskin (2013) |
| 2013 | Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival | Nominee
Maria |
Best Short Film
Baskin (2013) |
| Other |
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| Monster Energy Drink, What Severed Remains, Mata Leon Kimonos, GoodLeg Toys |
| Music Video |
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| Gazapizm - Pisliğin Üstüne Basmışlar, Dilhan Şeşen - Acıtır Yara, Gooseflesh - Bronz, Gooseflesh - Get Them |
| Youtube Series |
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| Acı Yok - Socrates, Acı Yok Season II - Geekyapar, Geniş Açı |
References
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