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Aycil

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5 (3 reviews)

1,164 GHS/hr

1^st lesson free

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Award Winning Film Director and Actress ! MFA in Acting Learn how to act for Film and TV …

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About Aycil

Aycil Yeltan is a director, screenwriter, actress, and musician…
After earning her degrees in Music and Theater from Ankara and Istanbul State Conservatories, she recorded with distinguished musicians. She started her acting career at Dormen Theater in Türkiye. She earned her MFA at CalArts in acting with a scholarship and appeared in numerous stage, film, and TV productions in İstanbul, New York, and Los Angeles.
Ayçıl writes, directs, and produces films and continues her acting career in independent film productions internationally.
Yeltan’s recent feature film “Fidan” has won several awards, including Best Editing & Best Supporting Actress at the 61st International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and 3 Special Menzione from Cinema d`iDEA Film Festival, including the Director, Lead Actress, and Supporting Actress as well as its development awards such as “First Feature Film Support” by the Ministry of Culture, Turkey, a film score award at the Fest Pitching Forum in Portugal, and a prize for post-production in the work in progress program at Med Film Festival in Rome. The film was an official selection by many distinguished film festivals around the world, such as Cinemed, France... Fidan also screened at Facets Theater in Chicago through a partnership with Bridge to Türkiye Funds.
Her second short film, “Topanga,” which she wrote, directed, and produced, won 6 awards in global film competitions and film festivals, including 2 Audience Awards for Best Short Film between 2019 and 2020. In addition to her involvement as an artist, she also served at international film festivals as a juror.
As an educator, Yeltan began teaching acting with the Community Arts Partnership in 2006, while pursuing her MFA at CalArts. She taught, directed plays, and worked at various universities, high schools, and minority theater programs for audiences of all ages. UCLA Recreational Center, Plaza de La Raza, and Keep Youth Doing Something are among the organizations she worked with. Since then, she has taught acting-for-camera classes at universities such as CalArts and Olympic College Film School. She founded her own acting studio in Chicago after teaching at the Chicago Actors’ Studio during her first year in the Windy City. She currently teaches acting classes at her studio, mostly focusing on screen acting, while also covering corporate drama and theater, working with students of all ages and skill levels.

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I teach screen acting through a dynamic blend of techniques, combining professional training with real on-set experience. I’ve worked with students across various universities in the U.S., in both theater and film programs.

I hold an MFA in Acting from CalArts and work as a filmmaker, moving between directing and acting. This allows me to guide actors not only in their craft, but also in understanding what truly works on camera—and what directors are looking for.

My classes are open to all levels. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your work, I tailor each session to support your growth. My focus is on helping you build skill, confidence, and presence—while fully honoring your unique voice as an actor.

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Aycil is an awesome teacher! She goes above and beyond. She gives a lot of individual attention to each student and goes well past the end of each class.
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Steven
Aycil is an awesome teacher! She goes above and beyond. She gives a lot of individual attention to each student and goes well past the end of each class.
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Bush

I am one of Aycil's students, taking screen acting classes. She's a wonderful teacher, she brings out the performance that best suits the script and she gives us the freedom to explore in different ways.
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I am one of Aycil's students, taking screen acting classes. She's a wonderful teacher, she brings out the performance that best suits the script and she gives us the freedom to explore in different ways.
Bahar

We saw a transformation in our child after just a few sessions. They became more confident, expressive, and genuinely excited about acting. Aycil creates such a supportive yet professional environment—she really knows how to bring out the best in young actors
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We saw a transformation in our child after just a few sessions. They became more confident, expressive, and genuinely excited about acting. Aycil creates such a supportive yet professional environment—she really knows how to bring out the best in young actors
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