Born in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, in 1995.

Alan Sahin studied film at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). He works as a freelance documentary director and likes to experiment with new forms of storytelling.

His graduation film «Zigipouse» (Smoke Break) premiered at the Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur and was selected as a vimeo staff pick.