Nilufer Kuyel Email & Phone Number

Istanbul, Turkey

Lucid Dream Entertainment founded by Nilufer Kuyel is a global distribution company with expertise in original content development working hand in hand with creators across groundbreaking projects to match them with the best partners in the industry. With many years of experience in all faucets of the industry, Nilufer has an incredible ability to find hidden gem formats and turn them into hit shows.In line with Lucid Dream's vision, Nilufer was among the first in the world to see the value… Show more Lucid Dream Entertainment founded by Nilufer Kuyel is a global distribution company with expertise in original content development working hand in hand with creators across groundbreaking projects to match them with the best partners in the industry. With many years of experience in all faucets of the industry, Nilufer has an incredible ability to find hidden gem formats and turn them into hit shows.In line with Lucid Dream's vision, Nilufer was among the first in the world to see the value in acquiring non-English-speaking scripted content that went on to be a global hit. The catalog contains hit traveling formats such as “40 Questions” along with a variety of unscripted, series and films.Lucid Dream is also at the forefront of modern content with a specialized interest in bringing tv and the metaverse together with the strong belief that good content surpasses all borders. With unique background experience covering production, development, acquisitions, and distribution, Nilufer Kuyel has worked closely with networks, international production companies, and massive global brands. Nilufer Kuyel is a member of the International Academy, has won the award for The Wall Project at Miptv international format pitch competition. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul

Istanbul

KidZania is the world’s fastest growing family entertainment brand - an educational and entertainment center for children, themed as a replica of a real city with buildings and streets and vehicles containing real-world businesses, products and services such as shops, theaters, stores, restaurants, utilities, factories and health and safety entities. At KidZania, children role-play adult activities designed and programmed to mimic real-life and the inner workings of a typical city through the… Show more KidZania is the world’s fastest growing family entertainment brand - an educational and entertainment center for children, themed as a replica of a real city with buildings and streets and vehicles containing real-world businesses, products and services such as shops, theaters, stores, restaurants, utilities, factories and health and safety entities. At KidZania, children role-play adult activities designed and programmed to mimic real-life and the inner workings of a typical city through the integration of recognizable brand destinations and a functioning economy. Responsibilities: • Managing the creation, development and updating of both the fixed and changing activities of each establishment to comply with the KidZania essence and with Industry Partner objectives. Ensuring that operations achieve functionality and exceed the visitor expectations who ultimately acquire knowledge through role-play.• Planning and estimating budgets for the activities created, according to KidZania established formats • To make sure the activity scripts are coherent with the KidZania concepts and principles and that they serve the Industry Partners’ commercial purposes, thus validating the activities• Managing the training and supervision schedule based on the activity • Estimating supplies for each activity Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

• Overseeing program (formats, TV series, films) acquisition to ensure mission and strategic relevance, and negotiating all acquisitions with third party vendors in accordance with legal and budgetary guidelines• Supervising the creation or creating local program ideas and help executing the production • Supervising and coordinating the licensed formats’ execution by outsourced production companies within the channel, protecting the rights of the TV channel and secure the quality of… Show more • Overseeing program (formats, TV series, films) acquisition to ensure mission and strategic relevance, and negotiating all acquisitions with third party vendors in accordance with legal and budgetary guidelines• Supervising the creation or creating local program ideas and help executing the production • Supervising and coordinating the licensed formats’ execution by outsourced production companies within the channel, protecting the rights of the TV channel and secure the quality of the production• Participating in leading international TV markets such as: MIPTV (Cannes), MIPCOM (Cannes), MIPFORMATS (Cannes), World Content Market (Prag), DISCOP (İstanbul), Le Rendez-Vous (Biarritz) and following new trends in the creative content industry• Identifying and negotiating at the international TV markets with international providers of proven products for a potential local adaptation• Conducting researches, the interpretation of research results on a global scale and providing input for fielded research to help improve programming decisions and strategy• Coordinating daily with all relevant Departments to effectively implement and maintain a consistent programming strategy• Analyzing competitor activities to secure higher ratings - Analyze and follow up the programming grids of Turkey, Europe, US, Asia major TV channels • Collecting and evaluating data to establish a SWOT analyses for each acquisition to strengthen ATV's market position. Show less

Marketing &Project Development: • Developing new program ideas and creating local TV programs for competitive foreign markets and local clients (channels, producers or other clients e.g. P&G, mindshare). Making professional presentations, preparing market research and rating analysis, detailed project plans, marketing and financing these projects. Achievements: I planned, developed and launched a new international catalog which included the creation of marketing plans, cost analysis… Show more Marketing &Project Development: • Developing new program ideas and creating local TV programs for competitive foreign markets and local clients (channels, producers or other clients e.g. P&G, mindshare). Making professional presentations, preparing market research and rating analysis, detailed project plans, marketing and financing these projects. Achievements: I planned, developed and launched a new international catalog which included the creation of marketing plans, cost analysis, and preparation of presentation materials. This catalog managed to attract a wide variety of high caliber clients and the TV programs -in which I was involved from idea generation to production- have won best studio game show awards at Mipcom in Cannes.Account management: • Being in charge of national and international sales of local formats, films and programs• Generating monthly reports to monitor product performance sales and market trends• Conducting market research, orchestrated distribution and trade presentations• Administrating accounts with leading national and international channels, distribution companies producers and copywritersProduction:• Coordinating interdepartmental functions to achieve maximum output including sales, distribution, HR, legal procedures, and related tasks and functions• Producing trailers of Sera Film Services’ catalog• Providing local production service for international companies• Coordinating the production between format licensors and licensees (e.g. Sony Formats- Turkmax Laf Ebeleri/Gibberish, Show TV Var Mısın Yok Musun- Deal or No Deal, Beat the Blondes, 1vs 100 etc,) • Being responsible for pricing, product outsourcing and related process• Providing oversight and training of interns• Developing relationships with industry leaders. Show less

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Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

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