Trivia

Studied English Literature at the Hacettepe University in Turkey.

Giritlioglu was educated at TED Ankara College. After graduating from Hacettepe University with a degree in English Language and Literature, Giritlioglu decided to become a film director during her university years.

The movie "Salkim Hanimin Taneleri," which she directed in 1999 and was awarded "Best Film" at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival.

After her retirement, Giritlioglu produced series projects for private television channels and became a pioneer of period dramas in Turkey.

She was a Turkish film director and producer.

She worked as a translator and assistant at TRT, and began directing documentaries.

Giritlioglu was also known for featuring minority characters in her films.

Tomris Giritlioglu is best known for directing the 1999 film Mrs. Salkim's Diamonds.

Giritlioglu, served also as a project designer and producer for many productions such as "Kurusun Yarasi," "Çemberimde Gül Oya," "Hatirla Sevgili," "Asi," and "Gönülcelen.".

After working as an assistant in the Children's Programs and Education Culture Departments at TRT, Tomris Giritlioglu moved to the Documentary Programs Directorate and shot two documentaries.

Hailed from Kadinhani district of Konya and was originally from Hatay.