The Moon and Stars Project would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone on our advisory board for their invaluable assistance and belief in our organization. We are proud to say that our advisory board is comprised of some of the best artists, professionals, academics, and business people in their respective fields. We are so grateful for their input, guidance, and commitment to our shared goals.

Abdullah Akyüz, TUSIAD USA
Erden Arkan, Kiska Construction Corporation - USA
Ahmet Ertegün, Atlantic Records (1923-2006)
Ali Y. Koç, Koç Holding A.S.
Mustafa V. Koç, Koç Holding A.S.
Güler Köknar, Turkish Cultural Foundation
Murat Köprülü, Multilateral Funding Inc.
Davut Ökütçü, İktisadi Kalkinma Vakfi
Mine Özpinar
Çigdem Simavi, KÜSAV

Atilla Dorsay, Film Critic
Robert A. Haller, Anthology Film Archives
Ömer Kavur (1944-2005)
Elisabeth Weis, Professor, Brooklyn College Film Department
Ugur Yücel, Actor and Director


Haluk Akakçe, Artist
Monroe Denton, School of Visual Arts
Peter Hristoff, Artist, School of Visual Arts
Paul McMillen, rpm radar/cdp europe

Zeliha Berksoy, Actress
Genco Erkal, Actor and Director
Isil Kasapoglu, Director


Gürer Aykal, Conductor
Arif Mardin, Manhattan Records (1923-2006)
Cem Yegül, Pozitif

If you take a close look at The Moon and Stars Project Board of Directors and staff listings, you will notice that the board is comprised completely of staff.  This is because at the Moon and Stars Project, those who “direct” and those who “take direction” are one and the same.  Our board is a dynamic and unconventional one: each year, one-third of the board is renewed from the staff ranks and rotated, ensuring that everyone is periodically immersed in the day-to-day activities of the organization.  This system keeps our grassroots nature front and center, and allows for immense flexibility.  So do not pay too much attention to our titles, chances are most of our board ran around all year getting ready for MayFest and New York Turkish Film Festival!

Nur Emirgil, Honorary Chairperson

Kaan Nazli, President
Binnaz Saktanber, Vice-President
Ayca User, Secretary
Sebnem Erdamar, Treasurer
Buket Sahin