Ozan Takis, born in Kayseri in 1985, studied cinema at Mersin University and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. His short films Cotton Candy, Awakening, The Cut, The Photograph were screened and awarded at numerous national and international festivals. He continues his festival journey successfully with his latest documentary, "Salman Gitmek Istiyor / Salman Wants to Go". He works as a director, screenwriter, and producer within Memoria Film, which he co-founded.