Born and raised in the vibrant city of Istanbul, Evrenol embarked on a journey of artistic exploration, delving into the realms of Film Studies and Art History at the prestigious University of Kent at Canterbury. Upon the culmination of his academic pursuits, he ventured forth, independently crafting a series of short horror films that would garner him an impressive array of international accolades. These cinematic endeavors earned him recognition at numerous international genre film festivals, with an astonishing total of over 40 prestigious events worldwide bestowing upon him the honor of official selection.
As a testament to his burgeoning talent, Evrenol's feature-length directorial debut, Baskin, premiered at the esteemed Toronto International Film Festival's Midnight Madness section, a platform renowned for showcasing innovative and daring cinematic endeavors. This inaugural feature, inspired by his earlier short film of the same title, would go on to receive the coveted Best Director award at the Austin Fantasticfest's New Wave Awards, a recognition that solidified his status as a rising star in the world of horror cinema.
