Naz Önen

Naz Önen works as a Reserach Assistant in Başkent University’s Communication Design Department. She is currently a Ph.D. student in Hacettepe University’s Communication Sciences Program. After finishing her Bachelor program in Bilkent University’s Communication and Design program in 2016, she has graduated from the Media and Design MFA Program in 2018 with the thesis; “Fauxssiles” for the Future: Cyanotype Expressions on Plastic Waste .She has directed and produced more than 20 short films, took part in several National and International film festivals in addition to festival screenings; photography and New Media exhibitions. Her main interests are Essay and Found Footage Film Practices, Family Albums, Media Archaeology and Alternative Photographic Processes.