Place of Birth
Istanbul, Turkey

Alya Yumrukçal

Directing

Biography

Alya Yumrukçal is a Turkish film & documentary curator, festival director, and filmmaker based in Amsterdam. She holds an MA in Film Studies from the University of Amsterdam and a BA in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Amsterdam University College. Alya is the co-founder and director of the Amsterdam Student Film Festival, where she combines her passion for film curation and event organization. With hands-on experience in directing, videography, and production, her creative work often explores themes of memory, identity, and human connection. She has also worked with cultural organizations like Dr...

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