Tanay Genco Ulgen is a director and fight choreographer. Based in Vancouver and Tokyo, he frequently travels around the world for various projects. A fan of filmmakers like Michael Mann and Paul Thomas Anderson, Tanay's focus is on integrating solid dramatic atmospheres with exciting action sequences. He has a Bachelor Of Fine Arts in Film and Video Production, and was the recipient of the 'Best Action Sequence' award at the 2011 Action On Film Festival in Los Angeles. Having lived in Japan and Hong Kong, he also has formal training in Shotokan Karate, Aikido, Kickboxing and Wing Chun.