Joe Hanley

Born in Denizli in 1956. Graduated from Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, Painting Department in 1975, Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, Applied Arts College, Textile Design in 1977, and Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts, Cinema Television Institute in 1979. From 1979-80, worked as a copywriter for Man Agency. From 1980-84, worked as a copywriter and Creative Group Head for Grafika Lintas Advertising. Founded Sinegraf Film Production/Management Ltd. Şti. in 1984. Directed TV commercials, advertising campaigns, TV films, TV series, and feature films. Became one of the most popular directors in Turkish Cinema.