Somnur Vardar

After studying English Literature at Istanbul’s Bogazici University, her passion for films, and interest in writing led Somnur Vardar to the graduate Media Studies programme of New York’s New School for Social Research. Her documentary making career began at Turkey’s first news channel where wrote, produced, edited and directed projects on a wide range of issues, and left with lifelong friends and film partners. She lives and works in Istanbul as director and editor.