David Sakaoghli

From a young age, David Sakaoghli displayed a passion for storytelling through film. At just eight years old, he began recording skits and vlogs with his friends, laying the foundation for his future in filmmaking. During his junior year of high school, when asked about his career aspirations, he immediately knew that filmmaking was his calling.

By the end of that same year, he had completed his first short film, The Last Field (2024), an endeavor that quickly earned him an award within just a month of its creation. Determined to refine his craft, he pursued filmmaking studies and, as he entered his senior year, co-founded Dead Illuminations Productions alongside his closest friends. This production company became a platform for bringing creative visions to life, solidifying his commitment to the film industry.