Çağan Irmak (born 4 April 1970, Seferihisar, İzmir) is a Turkish director, screenwriter and producer. He has worked on various feature film and television series projects in cinema and television. Since the 2000s, he has been one of the consistently active figures in Turkish popular cinema.

Education and Career Start

Irmak completed his primary and secondary education in İzmir. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Radio–Television and Cinema Department of the Faculty of Communication at Ege University. During university, he produced short films and began his professional practice as an assistant to director Mahinur Ergun.

Television Work

Çağan Irmak has served as both screenwriter and director on television series projects. Some of the television series he has directed and/or written include:

• Asmalı Konak (2002–2004)
• Çemberimde Gül Oya (2004–2005)
• Yol Arkadaşım (2008–2009)
• Gülizar (2018)
• Yaratılan (Netflix, 2023)

Cinema Work

Irmak has directed feature films since 2005. Some of the films he has written and directed include:

• Babam ve Oğlum (2005)
• Ulak (2007)
• Issız Adam (2008)
• Karanlıktakiler (2009)
• Dedemin İnsanları (2011)
• Tamam mıyız? (2013)
• Benim Adım Feridun (2016)
• Çocuklar Sana Emanet (2018)

Çağan Irmak (AA)

Notable Features in His Filmography

Irmak’s film and television projects frequently explore themes such as family, the individual, social structure, narratives rooted in the past and urban life. Cinematography and musical composition are consistently emphasized elements in his work. Shooting locations are typically Istanbul, the Aegean Region and various cities across Anatolia.

Awards and Participations

Çağan Irmak has participated in domestic film festivals with several of his projects. The film Babam ve Oğlum achieved significant box office success in Turkey in the year of its release and received awards from various institutions. Other productions such as Dedemin İnsanları and Tamam mıyız? have also been screened at local festivals.