Abdullah Oğuz
Executive Producer / DirectorBorn in Istanbul. Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. In 1983, he founded ANS International in New York. In 1984, he prepared the "world's first video catalog" for a mail-order company, which helped the company receive 65% more orders and increase its sales. The success of this work made it onto the cover of the "Wall Street Journal". He founded ANS International Turkey in 1993 when private channels began broadcasting in Turkey. He adapted 17 different competition programs to Turkey within two years through a partnership with Fremantle International, one of the world's largest content producing companies.
The commercials and video clips he shot during his time made a great contribution to the development of the sector. He has left his mark on the sector with many hit productions, including the most-watched series in Turkish Television history, for over 30 years. The 2003 production “Asmalı Konak” maintained its status as the highest-rated series in Turkish television history with a 30% rating and 80% share (viewer share) during its broadcast.Directed and produced by Abdullah Oğuz and adapted from Zülfü Livaneli's novel of the same name, "Bliss" has won over 50 awards from festivals around the world, from Miami to Tokyo. The award he is most proud of is the Prix Odyssee Human Rights Award given to "Bliss" by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. It was distributed in the United States by a New York-based company and shown in theaters in 26 different cities. The New York Times film critic dedicated a page to "Bliss", which he selected as the 'best film of the week it opened'. News about the film was published in "The Los Angeles Times" and many other publications. Movies that Abdullah Oğuz has produced or directed:
In The Army Now
The Ivy Mansion - Life
Everything About Mustafa
Jailbirds
A Touch of Spice "coproduction"
Bliss
Kismet
Busted Streets: Gerzomat
What's Left Of You
Evren Oğuz
Owner / Executive ProducerEvren Oguz moved to Turkey in 2012 to begin his professional career with his father, Abdullah Oguz, at ANS Productions. Working in development and production while helping to manage the company’s day-to-day operations, he gained invaluable experience and played a pivotal role in bringing to life several TV series and feature films.
But something was missing in the industry. Inspired by some of his father’s projects and the belief that media can incite change, Evren founded Evrensel Productions to create socially conscious content across all genres and platforms. Our projects address pressing social issues through engaging and enlightening storytelling that captivate audiences across the globe.
Derya Tuzluca Tepe
Executive ProducerBorn and raised in Istanbul, Derya Tuzluca first made her mark as a national athlete, setting Turkey’s 5000m record under coach Neşe Gündoğan at ENKA Sports Club.
In 1999, together with Belgian producer Eric Daem, she founded Turkey’s first production company dedicated to foreign directors—initially named Commercials and later renamed Edcommercials.
By 2014, she launched Istanbuldogz, producing award-winning campaigns for top global agencies and brands.
Since 2025, she has served as Executive Producer at Evrensel Productions, creating high-profile TV and digital campaigns with Koç Holding brands. With more than 20 years of industry experience and strong ties across Europe, the US, Latin America, and South Africa, she has helped position Istanbul as a key international hub for production.
A visionary matchmaker of directors and projects, she continues to deliver world-class campaigns with precision, creativity, and impact.