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- Cihan Saglam is an award-winning writer, director and producer with over 15 years of combined experience in film, television, and stage. With a doctoral degree in Art from Beykent University, he founded and served as the Art Director of "The Club" in Istanbul, where he has written and directed numerous award-winning theater productions.
Following his success in theater, Saglam has created several socially responsible television documentary projects around the world, including the award-winning screenplay "Migration," as well as "Turning Points of the World History," "Hidden Kingdom," "Be a Witness," and "You Better Notice." His first feature film, "Long Time Ago," received multiple awards, including the prestigious Mahmut Tali Öngören Best Debut Film Award, at national and international film festivals.
As the co-founder of CSC Film with Cenk Özcelik, Saglam continues to develop new film and series projects, further establishing his reputation as a creator of innovative and impactful cinema.- IMDb mini biography by: CSC Film
- In 2011, Cihan Saglam founded the independent art platform 'The Club' in Istanbul's Beyoglu district and served as its Art Director.
- His debut play 'Neverland' is a unique and socially responsible project that features a protagonist with Down Syndrome, a rarity in professional theater.
- Under Cihan Saglam's leadership, 'The Club' quickly gained recognition as one of Istanbul's finest theaters. Timeout Magazine ranked 'The Club' among the 'Top 10 Venues' in Istanbul.
- Cihan Saglam received the 'Young Talent Award' at the 13th Direklerarasi Audience Awards for the play 'Birdcage'.
- He has written and directed several successful theater plays at 'The Club,' including 'Neverland,' 'Love Song,' 'Retro,' 'Birdcage,' 'Tourist,' and 'Domino.
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