Biography

Deniz Alkaç is a seasoned media entrepreneur and executive producer. He founded the digital-first content studio Bruut Amsterdam, which was acquired at the end of 2023, and is also the founder of international film production company 10/10.

Deniz began his career at 16, joining the Dutch broadcaster's talent program BNN University while writing a bi-weekly column on new media for NRC Handelsblad. At 17, he joined Radio 538's talent program before launching Bruut Amsterdam, the first Dutch content studio focused entirely on online video. One of its first projects was among the country's earliest large-scale YouTube campaigns.

Bruut Amsterdam grew into a leading content agency, earning a Cannes Lions shortlist, an FD Gazelle award as one of the Netherlands' fastest-growing companies, and multiple national and international creative awards. In 2021, Deniz was ranked #74 in DeMedia100 and #9 in the AdAgency50, the list of the Netherlands' most influential people in the industry.

At the end of 2023, after years of double-digit growth, Deniz chose to let Bruut Amsterdam be acquired, transitioning into Bruut Media. He was more interested in creating impactful films and celebrating the craftsmanship behind them than in managing an ever-growing company. This passion for elevating craft over growth led him to launch 10/10 in May 2024.

Built on the belief that in a world where everyone can create content, only obsessive craft and uncompromising vision can create work that truly matters, 10/10 exists for moments when mediocrity is unthinkable. Guided by the motto "Average is Our Enemy," the company is based in Amsterdam with a curated network extending to London, Berlin, Cape Town, and Los Angeles. 10/10 transforms bold visions into culture-defining films through obsessive craft and uncompromising vision.

Deniz is at his best when the stakes are high and the creative ambition is even higher. He served twice as executive producer for the Dutch delegation's Eurovision music videos, with elements from the 2025 video concept later integrated into the live stage performance. He also led fast-turnaround government health campaigns during the COVID pandemic and collaborated in Hollywood with industry heavyweights like Scooter Braun on original formats for global platforms.

He thrives in strategic and complex situations, bringing a digital-native mindset, sharp decision-making, strong negotiation skills, and a deep commitment to shaping contemporary visual culture through bold, international collaboration.

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Media entrepreneur and Executive Producer transforming bold visions into culture-defining films through obsessive craft and uncompromising vision.

He thrives in strategic and complex situations, bringing a digital-native mindset, sharp decision-making, strong negotiation skills, and a deep commitment to shaping contemporary visual culture through bold, international collaboration.

Resumé

2025 — Present
Dutch National Reserve, 20th Infantry Battalion, 11th Airmobile Brigade
Joined the Netherlands' military reserve forces believing that personal growth happens outside your comfort zone. Focuses on learning leadership through following—understanding discipline, teamwork, and tactical operations.

2024 — Present
Founder & Executive Producer, 10/10 (Amsterdam)
Film production company guided by "Average is Our Enemy" - transforming bold visions into culture-defining films through obsessive craft and uncompromising vision. The company exists for moments when mediocrity is unthinkable, curating Europe's finest talent from Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Cape Town, and Los Angeles. Clients include PUMA, HOKA, ASICS, Zalando, Sony Music, Armada Music, and Eurovision Song Contest. Founded in 2024 with deliberate selectivity, 10/10 accepts only projects that ignite genuine passion and offer potential for cultural transformation, creating heart-pounding, reality-shifting films that cut through digital noise and become the work others reference.

2024 — Present
Founder, Shareholder & Advisor, Bruut Media (Amsterdam)
Major shareholder and strategic advisor following merger with Towel Media, creating one powerful social and digital-first content studio with in-house creatives, extensive production capacity, and specialized expertise in media buying and distribution across all platforms.

2022 — 2024
Member of the Supervisory Board, Dutch Film Fund (Amsterdam)
Supervised the Netherlands' main public film body managing €89 million budget, supporting over 250 productions annually. Reports directly to Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Served as 'young high potential' board member advocating for greater inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility to ensure talented creators from all backgrounds feel welcome and supported regardless of formal education or experience.

2014 — 2023
Founder, Executive Producer & MD, Bruut Media (Amsterdam)
Built and exited multi-million-euro company recognized with FD Gazelle award as Netherlands' fastest-growing production company. Clients included Netflix, Microsoft, Tesla, Samsung, H&M, Air France-KLM, and Dutch government. Started as a teenage media entrepreneur and scaled Bruut Media into one of the Netherlands' leading content production companies, producing urgent COVID campaigns for the government from brief to broadcast in five days, before strategic exit to Towel Media.

2013 — Present
Entrepreneur & Investor, Digital Native Studios (Amsterdam)
Participates, advises and invests in emerging media companies in film, photography, and AI content production with focus on sustainable growth and international scalability.

2018 — 2022
Juror, Esprix Awards (Amsterdam)
One of eight jurors in category ‘Small Budget’ for the Netherlands' premier marketing and advertising awards, assessing campaigns that achieve maximum results with minimal budgets.

2012 — 2013
Radio DJ, Radio 538 (Hilversum)
At age 17, accepted into NU!TALENT program at the Netherlands’ leading commercial radio station Radio 538. Hosted weekly online shows and presented live events nationwide, gaining experience both on-air and on stage.

2012 — 2012
Program Maker (in training), BNN (Hilversum)
Joined BNN University talent program at age 16, leaving high school to focus on radio. Produced, directed, and reported for nationally broadcast shows on 3FM and Radio 1.

2011 — 2012
Columnist NRC Handelsblad (Rotterdam)
At age 16, became a columnist for one of the Netherlands’ most prestigious daily newspapers, publishing bi-weekly on digital culture and new media. Covered the rise of social platforms and the cultural impact of technology from a distinctive youth perspective for NRC’s nationwide readership

2010 — 2011
Producer, Editor and On Air Talent, Omroep WNL (Hilversum)
Joined the new national public broadcasting company WNL at age 15 as a radio editor and producer. Managed international correspondents and produced documentaries. Also a regular on-screen contributor to the national morning TV show “Ochtendspits.”

2010 — 2012
DJ & Producer, Radio Veronica (Hilversum)
At age 15, became youngest talent on Dutch national radio station Veronica's talent program. Started as producer, then hosted own online show "Duidelijk Deniz" (Definitely Deniz).

Education

School drop-out

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