Zuhal’s passion for theater and the arts emerged in her early school years, driving her to hone her skills in dramatic acting, improvisation, and music. While studying law, she joined the Tiyatromuz Theatre Company, accumulating experience as both an actor and assistant director. Her love for cinema led her to engage in film readings, training sessions, short films, and panel discussions within her university’s cinema club. She has also dedicated herself to the Antalya Golden Orange International Film Festival, supporting the event for three terms. Currently, Zuhal is a senior lawyer at Kurt & Partners and works remotely while pursuing an MBA at the University Canada West. She extends her commitment to volunteering in art & culture, sports, and social activities and serves as a board member of the Turkish-Canadian Society in Vancouver. She looks forward to contributing her theater and cinema experience to the upcoming VTFF in 2023, sharing her knowledge and skills.

As a lifelong film-fanatic, it is Sina’s pleasure to be a part of the organization of this years festival. Born and raised in Ankara and coming to Canada after 13 years of living in Dubai, Sina worked in the IT industry his whole life, with a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. With an extremely international career, Sina knows how vital it is to be able to celebrate diversity and art. Now happily retired, he spends his time focusing on his social responsibility and is proud to be part of VTFF Organizing Committee and be able to contribute to this important cultural event.

Born in Kocaeli, Işıl graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Political Sciences. After working in the finance sector for 5 years, she moved from Istanbul to Vancouver in 2021 to study MBA. She continues her career in the finance sector in Vancouver. She has taken part in many non-governmental organizations from past to present, and as of 2023, she has been a volunteer in the Turkish Canadian Association as Treasurer. Işıl has always been interested in cinema and is very excited to be part of the VTFF organizing committee.

Currently acting as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications in Turkish-Canadian Society, Ezgi is a creative marketing professional with a science bachelor. During her time at Boğaziçi University, she actively participated in numerous volunteer activities and represented Türkiye in the Winter University Olympic Games in 2005 and 2007.
After obtaining her master’s degree in International Business and Marketing from Tias Business School in The Netherlands, Ezgi embarked on her corporate journey in Istanbul. She worked in the global marketing departments of Whirlpool, Beko Global and WWF.
Since moving to Canada in 2019, Ezgi has led various technology companies’ marketing departments. Since 2021, Ezgi has been residing in Vancouver with her spouse and her dog.