Tolga Örnek

Tolga Ornek started his career writing, producing and directing the award-winning documentaries ATATURK (1998), MOUNT NEMRUD: THE THRONE OF THE GODS (2000), THE HITTITES (2003) and GALLIPOLI (2005) all of which have been distributed internationally to great critical acclaim. GALLIPOLI was the fifth highest grossing film in Turkey in 2005 and has been theatrically released in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In recognition of his documentary, Tolga was awarded an Order of Australia honorary medal by the Australian government. In 2008, he co-wrote, produced and directed his first feature film, CARS OF THE REVOLUTION, based on the true story of the production of the first Turkish car in 1961. The film received critical acclaim and has won many international awards. Tolga's next film THE LOSERS CLUB which he co-wrote, produced and directed, was released in March 2011. Inspired by a cult, irreverent radio show from the 90's, the film, upon its release, became a box office and cult phenom