

Aysenur (Ash) Ozkan
she/her
Hi! I’m Ash (Aysenur), an Experimental Animation student in my final year at OCAD University. I enjoy exploring different mediums and approaches to animation, blending narrative, visual experimentation, and conceptual ideas.
My projects often revolve around themes of perception, time, and inner experiences, with a focus on creating works that challenge and engage audiences in new ways.
EDUCATION
Focused on experimental filmmaking and animation using mixed techniques such as paint-on-glass, 2D hand-drawn, 3D, and compositing. Worked across VR, XR, and mixed-media projects while also learning coding for interactive art. Exhibited 2 of my final animations and performance-based works in two consecutive Year-End Student Exhibitions.
Completed an intensive program focused on gesture, character emotion, and narrative timing. Worked closely with teachers who are active professionals in the animation industry and had the chance to learn directly from their experience.
Attended this program as an exchange student during my third year at OCAD University. Completed an intensive one-year program focused on strengthening technical fundamentals in storyboarding, layout, character design, and acting, while gaining hands-on experience with professional production workflows. Graduated with Most Improved Student Award
Learned the essentials of life drawing, character design, digital painting, layout, background design, and communication skills. This program was my first step into the world of animation and helped me build a strong creative foundation. Graduated with the Dean’s Honours List.
OCAD University
Experimental Animation
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Forth Year
September 2022 - April 2026
Toronto, ON, Canada
Gobelins School
Summer School in Character Animation
Certificate
June 30 - July 11, 2025
Paris, France
Vancouver Film School
Classical Animation
Diploma
Exchange Student
April 30, 2024 - April 25, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Algonquin College
Pre Animation & Illustration
Ontario College Certificate
January 2021 - August 2021
Ottawa, ON, Canada
EXPERIENCES
Volunteered as part of the Arbitration Society’s press team, documenting meetings and events during my time in Paris. Created visual content and social-media posts to promote the society’s activities.
Worked as a content creator and illustrator, designing celebratory visuals and custom holiday artworks for the firm’s communications and social platforms
Filmed two consecutive cultural events, focusing on capturing the atmosphere and key moments of the performances.
Designed and animated an opening sequence for a live-action short film, combining 2D hand-drawn animation with cinematic composition.
Documented and photographed symposiums as a volunteer press member, producing visual content and short recaps for media use.
Pantheon-Assas University
LL.M. AWArDS Arbitration Society
Content Designer, Press
June-July 2025
Paris, France
Muftuoglu Law Office
Graphic and Content Designer
October 2021 - June 2025
Ankara, Turkey
FREELANCE
Videographer & Photographer
October 27-29, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Animated Introduction Short Movie
June 2024
Remote, Turkey
Press at Symposium
Toronto, ON, Canada



