Çağan Irmak, born in Seferihisar in 1970, is one of the most influential directors, screenwriters, and producers in contemporary Turkish cinema. A graduate of Ege University's Faculty of Communication, he began his career directing highly successful television series such as *Asmalı Konak*, which made him known to the general public. His transition to cinema is marked by works of great commercial and critical impact. The film *Babam ve Oğlum* (2005) is considered a modern classic, renowned for its intense emotional charge and box-office success. His other notable works include *Issız Adam* (2008), a romantic drama that influenced popular culture, and *Dedemin İnsanları* (2011), a more personal work that explores the themes of uprooting and family memory. His filmography is characterized by a strong ability to tell universal human stories. For his work, Irmak has received numerous accolades at major Turkish festivals, including awards from the Antalya Film Festival (Golden Orange) and the Turkish Film Critics Association (SİYAD).