Özgün Gündüz (she/they) is a documentary filmmaker, programmer, and DOC Northwest board member based in unceded Coast Salish territories. Her work explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the everyday lives of underrepresented communities through a collaborative and personal lens. Özgün was among the 10 emerging producers selected for CMPA’s 2021 Diverse Producers Mentorship program. Her first short documentary, Weltschmerz (2021) received support from TELUS Community Stories and screened at international festivals. Her latest documentary, Burcu's Angels, has been selected for DOXA’s Kris Anderson Mentorship and TELUS STORYHIVE 2023 Documentary Programs, had its world premiere at DOXA 2025.
