Ceyhun Çelikten

Ceyhun Çelikten, born in 1981 in Izmit, Turkey, has carved out a pretty interesting path in the world of film music. Seriously, if you’ve ever caught yourself humming along to a Turkish film, there’s a decent chance he’s the guy you should thank. People really started taking notice when he worked on “Aile Arasında” back in 2017—yeah, that quirky comedy that somehow made family drama feel light and oddly comforting. Çelikten’s scores always manage to slip right under your skin, not in a flashy way, but with this kind of subtle emotional punch that just works. Back in 2015, he did the music for “The Miracle”—a film that, let’s be honest, wrung out more tears than a bucket at a Turkish wedding. His compositions there didn’t just follow the story; they sort of told their own tale alongside it. And then there’s “Çukur,” the gritty TV series from 2016 that had everyone talking. His soundtrack amped up the tension, nailed those dark, moody vibes, and gave the show this extra layer of intensity. Çelikten isn’t some faceless background guy; he’s one of those composers who actually shapes the mood of what you’re watching. Not many people can pull off that trick where the music sticks with you long after the credits roll, but he’s got that knack. Turkey’s film scene just wouldn’t be the same without his touch, honestly.