Tolga Karaçelik - Actor Profile

Tolga Karaçelik

Directing
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
2Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 22, 1981
Birth Place: Istanbul, Turkey

About Tolga Karaçelik

Tolga Karacelik (1981, Istanbul) is one of the promising new generation Turkish directors who is known for his own unique style. After receiving law degree in Turkey he studied film in New York City. In addition to writing and directing five short films that were screened and awarded in various festivals domestically and internationally, he wrote and directed music videos and worked as director of photography on a documentary feature. His award winning feature debut "Toll Booth" has screened at numerous prestigious festivals. He was one of the youngest directors to win Golden Orange (Best First Film, Best Actor and Best Cinematography), a prestigious Turkish Film Festival. It was selected as the opening film for Global Film Initiatives Global Lens 2012 series, and screened in more than 35 cities across the US and Canada, in institutions like Smithsonian and MoMA, New York. His second feature "Ivy" premiered in Sundance and continues its festival circuit at prestigious festivals, and acclaimed highly by the critics worldwide. "Butterflies" won The Binger award at Meetings on the Bridge Film Development Workshop and was selected for Sundance Lab and CineLink Co-Production Market. It also won the Grand Jury Award for World Cinema - Dramatic at Sundance Film Festival 2018.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tolga Karaçelik reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Tolga Karaçelik's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tolga Karaçelik remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Butterflies, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Tolga Karaçelik Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tolga Karaçelik's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tolga Karaçelik.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Butterflies Emre Hit Similar →
2012 Last Stop: Kurtuluş Okan Poyrazlı Average Similar →

Tolga Karaçelik - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tolga Karaçelik?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tolga Karaçelik is "Butterflies" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Tolga Karaçelik acted in?

Tolga Karaçelik has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.