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EMRE AKAY

Writer / Director / Producer

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Darlingo Pictures was founded by seasoned filmmaker Emre Akay, who brings over 20 years of experience across a wide spectrum of filmmaking. Established as a writer, director, and producer, Akay is also an editor and consultant. His work spans multiple formats, including shorts, feature films, documentaries, music videos, and TV commercials.

Fluent in Turkish, English, and French, with a basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian, Akay is currently developing two new limited series: one, a noir comedy set during the Cold War and another, a psychedelic murder mystery / thriller exploring the afterlife.

His latest feature, AV: The Hunt, a social thriller about "honor" killings in Turkey, has received international acclaim, earning a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was the first Turkish film sold to Netflix USA.

Beyond filmmaking, Akay is a multi-instrumentalist (drums, bass and guitar), a tennis enthusiast, and an amateur cook.

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