Ediz Mert

About me

I'm Ediz, a senior in Istanbul. I like making things people get to watch: shows, videos, livestreams, a yearbook.

At school I lead the student ambassador club and work backstage on the drama productions. Summers have taken me to NYU Tisch in New York, and to Robert College as a junior counselor and photographer.

At a glance

Based in

Istanbul, Türkiye

Languages

Turkish and English (native or bilingual), Spanish (beginner)

Into

Theatre, music and DJing, photography, film

School & experience

• Now

  High school senior · Istanbul International Community School

  Class of 2027, and leader of the Student Ambassador Club.

• Sept 2026

  Operations intern · Zorlu PSM, Istanbul

  Supported venue operations for The Bodyguard, an international Broadway musical staged at one of Türkiye's largest performing arts centers.

• Jun – Aug 2026

  Summer at NYU Tisch School of the Arts · New York

  A summer high school program in storytelling, dramaturgy, lighting and sound, ending in a show built by the whole group. Six college credits.

• Jul – Aug 2025

  Web Agent & Junior Counselor · Robert College Summer Programs, Istanbul

  Mentored groups of 8 to 13-year-olds through immersive English-language activities. One of two official photographers for the second session: 600 to 800 photos a day, many featured on the camp website and in parent communications.

Awards

• 2025 – 26

  Academic Excellence Honour Roll Award · IICS

• Mar 2026

  Outstanding Production & Crew Contribution Drama Award · IICS

  Given to one student in the whole school across the year's two drama productions.

• Grade 10

  High School Service Award · IICS

  Sole recipient.