Born in Eskisehir in 1978, Aciktan received his undergraduate degree from Ankara University, Faculty Of Communication, Radio Tv and Cinema, in 2000. During his studies he started shooting short films that later have been screened and awarded internationally. Ozan has worked as an assistant director in films and TV serials. Following his undergraduate studies, between 2002 - 2004, Aciktan continued his studies in the department of director of photography in Lodz, Polish National Film School. After coming back to Istanbul in 2006, Aciktan received the best 2nd short fiction film award from Metro-Tursak Short film Contest, and he was granted to study in Baden-Württemberg Film Academy, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, focusing on script-writing and dramaturgy. The same year he attended Berlinale Talent campus. He was awarded the "crystal apple", for "The Best Director", by Turkish Association of Advertising Agencies at the end of 2006 with the "Antalya Film Festival Spots" and he has received his second 'crystal apple' for the "The Best Director" with the "Ipragaz-the dog" spot, in July 2008.'