Biography
After his graduation from Boğaziçi University in 2007, Cagil Bocut completed his MA studies on Film Production at London Kingston University. His short film “Arada” was selected for Nauossa and various short film festivals. His experimental work, “Yakın Geçmiş”, made it to numerous new media festivals. His first documentary focusing on a British musician, Terry St.Clair,
was broadcasted on Britain’s Channel 4. Cagil established the Digital Film & Animation department at SAE Institute Istanbul, where he would continue his career as Head Instructor between 2010-2013. In 2012, Cagil worked as editing assistant for acclaimed Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi’s feature film “Rhino Season”. He has been working as a commercial
director 2016-2020 and recently finished his PhD on Cinema & Television at Marmara University. Geranium is his first feature.