# Alper Cengiz

> Berlin-based AI video producer and AI app developer. Alper creates cinematic AI video ads and AI music videos, builds AI-powered mobile and web apps, sets up Shopify stores and Meta Pixel + Conversions API tracking, and leads sales and marketing operations teams. Available for freelance projects (remote, worldwide) and for team-lead roles in Berlin, Istanbul, Dubai or remote. Languages: Turkish (native), English (C1).

Key facts:
- For 7+ years Alper has worked with Meta advertisers: first advising 150–280 businesses per quarter on campaigns, Pixel, Conversions API and catalog setups, then leading two teams of up to 27 Meta Marketing Pros serving ~4,500 advertiser accounts (up to $20M in quarterly ad spend). Promoted three times in two years.
- Built, designed and marketed four live Shopify stores, and founded and ran two Shopify brands of his own (silver jewellery, 2016–2020; phone accessories across Europe, 2022–2024), managing all of their Meta advertising.
- Musician: released the album "Yüzleşme Vakti" (2014) and produced a full-length AI music video for its title song.
- Contact: ben@alpercengiz.com · https://alpercengiz.com/#contact

## Services
- [AI video ads](https://www.upwork.com/services/product/video-audio-a-cinematic-ai-video-ad-for-reels-tiktok-and-shorts-1980341848971920982): Cinematic 15–60 second video ads for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, with hook variations for testing.
- [AI music videos and song promos](https://www.upwork.com/services/product/video-audio-an-ai-music-video-or-song-promo-for-your-track-2110719997443003168): From a 30-second promo to a full-length music video, edited to the beat by a musician.
- [Shopify store setup](https://www.upwork.com/services/product/development-it-a-ready-to-sell-shopify-store-set-up-from-scratch-to-launch-2110721469111030560): A ready-to-sell store set up from scratch, with tracking and a launch plan.
- [Meta Pixel + Conversions API setup](https://www.upwork.com/services/product/marketing-a-meta-pixel-and-conversions-api-setup-for-your-shopify-store-2110723308023507359): Accurate, tested tracking so Meta ads optimise for real purchases.
- AI app development: AI-powered mobile and web apps, from idea to a working product.

## Projects
- [ViralVidz](https://alpercengiz.com/projects/viralvidz/): An app that turns a written story into a finished, ready-to-post video. The 23-second one-take short "The Last Driver of the Virtual City" was made with it.
- [AI Influencer App](https://alpercengiz.com/projects/ai-influencer-app/): Creates and schedules AI influencer content, with human approval before anything goes live.
- [Kluki](https://alpercengiz.com/projects/kluki/): An AI coach for parents: snap the homework and learn, step by step, how to guide your child (curriculum quizzes, exam planner, homework check).
- [FoodApp](https://alpercengiz.com/projects/foodapp/): Snap your fridge, get recipes with video guides.

## Blog
- [Kling 4.0 for Video Ads: Specs, Real Costs, What to Test First](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/kling-4-video-ads-2026/)
- [Meta AI Features Terms: What Advertisers Should Check by 20 Nov](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/meta-ai-features-terms-advertisers-2026/)
- [Google Business Profile Setup: 6 Settings for Local Customers](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/google-business-profile-setup-2026/)
- [Meta Product Browsing in Ads: What Changes on 28 October 2026](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/meta-product-browsing-ads-october-2026/)
- [Shopify Agentic Storefronts: Sell in ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/shopify-agentic-storefronts-chatgpt-2026/)
- [GEO 2026: How to Get Cited in ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/geo-ai-search-get-cited-2026/)
- [Ads in AI Assistants 2026: ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Copilot](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/ads-in-ai-assistants-2026/)
- [Blog index](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/): Guides on AI video production, AI video ads and AI marketing on Meta (English; Turkish at /tr/blog/).
- [Meta Image-to-Video Ads in 2026: What's Live and How to Use It](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/meta-image-to-video-ads-2026/): Meta made image-to-video in Advantage+ creative generally available in October 2026. What changed, how to use it, what to check, and when custom AI video wins.
- [Kluki: The AI Homework Coach That Helps Parents Help](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/kluki-ai-homework-coach-for-parents/): Kluki coaches parents, not children: snap the homework and learn how to guide your child to the answer, curriculum-aligned, in German, Turkish or English.
- [AI-Generated Video Ads on Meta in 2026: Labels, Policy, Results](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/ai-generated-video-ads-meta-2026/): AI generated ads on Meta in 2026: how AI info labels work, when to disclose, the policy traps behind rejections, and what performs on Facebook and Instagram.
- [Best AI Video Generator for Ads in 2026: Veo, Kling, Seedance](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/ai-video-generators-for-ads-2026/): Veo vs Kling vs Seedance vs Runway for ad creatives in October 2026: clip length, audio, frame control, pricing, weaknesses and how I pick a model per brief.
- [Consistent Characters in AI Video: Lessons from Whisker Woods](https://alpercengiz.com/blog/consistent-characters-ai-video/): How I keep characters consistent in AI video: series bible, locked reference sheets, image-to-video from keyframes, frame chaining and continuity checks.

## Profiles
- [CV (English and Turkish)](https://alpercengiz.com/cv/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpercngz)
- [Upwork](https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~0105af7d175e12eca1)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@benalpercengiz)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/benalpercengiz)
- [Spotify: Yüzleşme Vakti](https://open.spotify.com/album/7MEDCwVqvtvumfBCwUdsIr)

## Optional
- [Türkçe site](https://alpercengiz.com/tr/)