Canan Evcimen İçöz

Canan Evcimen İçöz was born in Ankara in 1963. He studied at Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences and graduated from the School of Press and Broadcasting in 1984. After his graduation, he gained some experience in the press and advertising industry.

In 1986, Evcimen worked as a producer at TRT Ankara Television as the Documentary Programs Manager. During this period, he produced the dramatic documentary series "İşte Beyoğlu" and took part in the production management of the documentary film "Çarşı Pazar İstanbul". In 1992, he started working at TRT Drama Programs Directorate.

Canan Evcimen İçöz, who has an important place in her directorial career, made a name for herself with her first feature film "Hoşçakal Umut". The film, shot in 1994, was adapted from Ayla Kutlu's work. In this film, Evcimen handled the themes of fear, unrest and escape, keeping the recent political events in the background. After the film, in 1997, he directed the film "A Pale Yellow Rose", again adapted from Ayla Kutlu's work.

Television series also have an important place in Evcimen's directorial career. The directorship of TV series such as 1998's "Kördükum", 2005's "Ihlamurlar Altında", 2006's "Yalancı Yarim" and 2007's "Kanun Namına" and "Sır Gibi" belongs to Canan Evcimen İçöz.

Evcimen, who also worked in documentaries, made documentary films such as "Ziya Osman Saba", "Commemorating Atatürk", "After 50 Years" and "First İnönü Victory". With these works, he made significant contributions to Turkish cinema and documentary.

Canan Evcimen İçöz is remembered as one of the names that left a mark in Turkish cinema with her successful directorial career.