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İlkay was born in 1983 in Zonguldak.
Starting his career in 2003 at the Alice BBDO advertising agency, İlkay served as a Producer and Head of Production until 2008 at the same agency. During these years, he also took place at numerous film festivals such as the !f Istanbul Independent Film Festival, Comedy Film Festival, and Cinema-History Meeting as a Production Coordinator.
Beginning his directing career in 2008, İlkay has directed over 400 films primarily for global brands such as Burger King, Coca Cola, Disney, Doritos, HSBC, ING, Nike, Reckitt, Renault, Unilever and Vodafone. His projects have earned awards at festivals like Cannes Lions, Clio, Epica, Eurobest and he has been honored with the "Best Execution" award by Warner Bros.
As he celebrates his 20th year in the industry, İlkay attributes the secrets to staying young as drinking plenty of water, getting enough sleep, and generating good ideas.