MEET EMRE

Emre Ünaylı (34) is an Istanbul-based creative, whose passion for storytelling was cultivated at a young age through his love for television. Following the completion of his bachelor’s degree in Cinema & Television, he embarked on a career in advertising, honing his skills in both art direction and copywriting. As he entered his 30s, Emre was determined to broaden his creative horizons and subsequently immersed himself in a diverse range of projects. Today, this accomplished pop culture maven continues to thrive as a multi-talented creator, adept at wearing many hats.

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EXPERIENCE

NETFLIX, TÜRKİYE: SERIES LAB - WRITER (2022)

As a writer, Emre was accepted into Netflix Türkiye’s Series Lab program.

PUNCHBBDO - SR. COPYWRITER (2019 - 2022)

Emre had the chance to work with brands such as BluTV, FORD, iyzico, Erikli & Lysol. 

MANAJANS J. WALTER THOMPSON - SR. COPYWRITER (2018)

During his stint at the agency, Emre wrote the 150th Aniversary Film for the Turkish Rescent and worked for Shell, Bayer and Nestle. 

FOX INTERNATIONAL CHANNELS - CREATIVE COPYWRITER (2017)

He worked at FOX International Channels’ Marketing Department,  including FOX Türkiye, FX, FOXLIFE, FOXCRIME, National Geographic & 24 Kitchen.

PUNCH - COPYWRITER (2015 - 2017)

Emre was lucky enough to work with some of the biggest global companies such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Fiat, Nescafe on his first stint as a copywriter.

BIRNENBLATT, GERMANY - FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR (2015 - 2018)

As a freelance designer for the German Home-Media Company, Emre found the chance to work his art direction muscles via multiple designs for films like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Voices, The Orphan, and The Cobbler. 

DMG ENTERTAINMENT, BEIJING - INTERNSHIP (2013)

As a part of his Miami Ad School’s internship program, he got accepted into DMG Entertainment in Beijing to work on the Chinese marketing of Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3, resulting in literally record-breaking work. 

RABARBA - COPYWRITER INTERNSHIP(2012)

On his first internship as a copywriter, her worked for Turkey’s biggest telecommunication operator Turkcell. 

EDUCATION

MIAMI AD SCHOOL - ADVERTISEMENT (2011 - 2013)

Emre Ünaylı was lucky enough to get both Art Direction & Copywriting education and do global internships while on a scholarship.

BEYKENT UNI. - B.A. in CINEMA & TELEVISION (2006 - 2011)

Ünaylı has written, edited, and directed multiple student films, which will only be seen if there’s a documentary about him someday.

HONORS

CANNES LIONS

2021 – DEEPLY: COMMENTHERAPY (BLUTV) – 2 Shortlist (Audio & Media)

EFFIE AWARDS

2021 – İLK VE SON: TERAPİ YORUM (BLUTV) – 1 Altın Effie & 1 Gümüş Effie

KRİSTAL ELMA ÖDÜLLERİ

2021 – BLUTV: The Handmaid’s Tale: Protesto Fragman – 1 Büyük Ödül & 1 Kristal Elma
2021 – BLUTV: Terapi Yorum – 1 Bronz
2017 – NESCAFE: Oyunlar Olsun – 1 Kristal Elma
2016 – FIAT: Star Wars – 3 Bronz
2016 – TÜRK TELEKOM: BuluTT Depo – 1 Bronz
2016 – SAMSUNG: GEAR S2 – 1 Gümüş
2016 – GARANTİ BANKASI: 4.5 Görüntülü Kredi – 2 Bronz
2015 – CHANGE.ORG: Özgecan Yasası – 2 Kristal Elma & 1 Bronz

FELIS ÖDÜLLERİ

2021 – BLUTV: Terapi Yorum – 1 Büyük Ödül, 5 Felis, 6 Başarı Ödülü
2021 – BLUTV: The Handmaid’s Tale: Protesto Fragman – 1 Felis & 3 Başarı Ödülü
2020 – BLUTV: Yarım Kalan Aşklar Outdoor – 1 Felis
2016 – FIAT: Star Wars – 2 Felis
2016 – SAMSUNG: Gear S2 – 2 Felis
2016 – GARANTİ BANKASI: 4.5 Görüntülü Kredi – 3 Felis
2015 – CHANGE.ORG: Özgecan Yasası – 2 Felis

CLIO ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

GOLD for “Scream For V/H/S” in Students Category (2012)
BRONZE for “Scared Sh*tless for PA3” in Students Category (2012)
FINALIST with “Downton Abbey Packaging” in Student Category (2012)
FINALIST with “Side Effects Promo Kit” in Student Category (2013)

MEDIACAT'S ANNUAL 30 UNDER 30 LIST

YOUNG LIONS TURKEY

2016 – 2nd Place in Cyber Category with Geoblock Bypass

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