ZEYNEP YÜKSEL
    2D-3D Animator

Gupi - 2025 Role: 3D Animator Software: Autodesk Maya Format: Animated Series Episodes: 8 × ~12 min Gupi is a Turkish animated series that follows the adventures of Gupi, a curious, witty, and imaginative young girl who moves with her family to a new neighborhood. As she gets to know the children and adults in her new apartment, Gupi turns everyday situations into playful adventures, using her creativity and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges. The series explores themes such as friendship, empathy, communication, cooperation, and imagination. (Çocukla Sinema) For this project, I worked as a 3D Animator, contributing to the character animation and bringing the characters and scenes to life throughout the series.

A project I created for my portfolio using Autodesk Maya.

Bulmaca Kulesi 2: Eve Dönüş - 2023 Role: 3D Animator & Previz Artist Software: Autodesk Maya Format: Feature Animation Duration: 1h 24min Bulmaca Kulesi 2: Eve Dönüş is a 3D animated feature film released in 2023, aimed at children. The film follows the adventures of Aslı, Can, and Mert as they get lost in the Puzzle Tower and begin solving various puzzles in order to find their way home. As the children work together to overcome the challenges they encounter, their journey turns into a much bigger adventure when İskender takes control of the tower and captures Lugaz Usta. For this project, I worked as a 3D Animator and Previz Artist. Using Autodesk Maya, I contributed to the animation and previsualization processes, helping shape the movement, action, and visual storytelling of the scenes.

The FLY on the Wall — In Development Role: 3D Animator · Co-Founder of Vapur Collective Software: Autodesk Maya, Blender Format: Short 3D Animation Genre: Action / Dark Comedy Duration: ~5 min Status: In Development The FLY on the Wall is a short 3D animated film currently in development. The film follows a fly that witnesses everything from the wall of a luxury mansion. When the fly leaves the wall and begins to fly around the room, everything except itself becomes blurred, keeping it unaware of the chaos unfolding around it. Eventually, however, the danger reaches the fly itself. Through dark comedy, the film explores themes of collective indifference, awareness, and our tendency to react only to events that directly affect us. The project gained international recognition and momentum through the Black Sea Animation Workshop. Following our presentation at Istanbul Film Station 2026, the project received sustainable filmmaking consultancy from Ekofilm, further strengthening our commitment to responsible and environmentally conscious production practices. I worked on the project as a 3D Animator, contributing to the animation and visual development of the film. I am also one of the co-founders of Vapur Collective, taking an active role in the creative and production process. The FLY on the Wall is our third collaborative project, following our previous films NEFES (Breath) and Çerçeve (Frame).

Salt & Soul: Pocket Chef's Adventure — In Development Role: 3D Animator Project: Game Trailer & Game Production Developer: Opus Mechanica Studios Platform: PC Status: In Development Salt & Soul: Pocket Chef's Adventure is an atmospheric 3D adventure game in which players take on the role of a fragile porcelain salt shaker awakened by the spirit of its grandmother. Set inside a vast, shadowy kitchen, the game combines platforming, exploration, and hands-on cooking mechanics. Players navigate dangerous environments, retrieve ingredients, and recreate recipes while uncovering the memories hidden within the kitchen. (Steam Mağazası) I worked as a 3D Animator on the game's trailer production, contributing to the animation and bringing the game's characters and actions to life for its promotional material. I will also be involved in the ongoing development of the game, contributing to its animation production process.