Discover Top Executive Producers in Istanbul, Turkey

Award-winning director with 2 films.

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• TV News Producer
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My name is Hasan, I am from Syria.

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• Video Editor - Commercial
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• Colorist
• Executive Producer
• Illustrator

I’m Hazem Raed, an Executive Producer and Content Developer with a deep passion for media and storytelling. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including commercial productions, documentaries, talk shows, and digital media series. What I take pride in the most is my ability to handle the production process from start to finish whether it’s creating a vision, managing budgets, working with talent, or overseeing every detail of post-production. I’ve led diverse teams, managed complex logistics, and worked across various platforms, always focusing on delivering content that makes an impact. I thrive in the fast-paced world of media, where every project brings its own set of challenges and creative opportunities. From crafting a compelling narrative for a documentary to executing high-quality commercials that connect with audiences, I’m fully invested in each step of the journey.

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• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Fixer
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• Digital Content Creator
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• Post-Production Manager

Born on October 5, 1986 in Macon, France, Burak Akyol spent his childhood in the area of Lyon. In his secondary education period, he moved to Turkiye along with his family and completed his high school education in Ankara. In 2008, he graduated from the Department of Cinema Television, European University of Lefke. After his university education, he studied cinema at La Fémis in France for 1 year. In the year he graduated from La Fémis, he stepped into the film industry with PANA Film, working as an assistant editor in Turkiye. He then served as an assistant director in several production companies. In 2014, he started directing in the series “Kurtlar Vadisi Pusu” (Valley of The Wolves Ambush). After his directing experience in the movie “Yarım Kalan” (Unfinished), he switched to the projects that he wrote and directed. He worked as the scriptwriter of the feature film “Paris’te Çarşamba” (Wednesday in Paris). The movie “Meteler” is Burak Akyol’s first full-length feature film.

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Experienced polyglot journalist with a track record of success leading large teams to achieve exceptional results. I am a multilingual Turkish war journalist and with 13 years of experience working for major international news networks, including Al Jazeera English, Vice News, TRT World and TRT Arabi. My experience covering the Middle East has given me a clear and deep understanding of current affairs and I have reported and produced from across the Middle East, Turkey, Europe and Asia. I have covered numerous conflicts and human stories for TV and digital in 15+ countries. I know how to engage a digital audience, and having worked for media platforms from different backgrounds, I know how to adapt my content and management style for national or international organisations. I am passionate about the Middle East. That’s why I am a fluent speaker of Turkish, Arabic and Farsi. (Other languages I speak are English, Spanish, Azerbaijani and German.) I re-launched the digital department at TRT Arabi where we were able to get the top spot among the Arab media. During my management, TRT Arabi’s social media accounts witnessed 1000% increase in number of interactions and followers in a very short period of time. I often adapt my war zone and digital skills to create fast and informative content in an ever-changing digital arena. I have established and managed digital platforms in four different languages. (English, Arabic, Farsi, Turkish) Strengths: *Content production *Broadcasting *Warzone reporting *Field production *International current affairs, particularly with a Middle Eastern focus Language skills: English/Turkish/Arabic/Farsi/Spanish/German/Azerbaijani

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• Copy Editor
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Translator
• Digital Content Creator
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Social Media Producer

As an experienced producer specializing in both commercial and documentary filmmaking, I collaborate with a diverse range of companies on production services and local projects. My expertise encompasses every aspect of production for projects planned in Turkey. Leveraging my extensive network, particularly in the gastronomy sector through projects with The Michelin Guide, I bring a unique depth of connections and insights to the table. Whether managing large-scale productions or assembling agile, multitasking teams, I ensure each project is executed with precision and creativity. My comprehensive skills include budget planning, securing necessary permits, casting, and location scouting, guaranteeing a seamless and professional production experience from start to finish. Choose a partner who understands the intricacies of the industry and delivers excellence in every frame. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Post-Production Manager

With over a decade of experience as an audio producer, I have an extensive portfolio that includes the production of more than 1500 Turkish audiobooks, numerous Kurdish and English audiobooks, and hundreds of voiceover projects in over 50 languages. My tenure at the helm of the Turkish audiobook startup Haaki, which I led for 15 months, showcases my leadership and innovative spirit. I am adept at creating compelling podcasts in multiple languages and have a robust background in documentary production and photography. My work as a fixer, translator, transcriber, copywriter, and copy editor for foreign journalists, documentary projects, and TV channels further attests to my versatility and expertise. Operating from my state-of-the-art professional audio recording studio, equipped with top-tier audio and video recording gear, I deliver high-quality productions tailored to various needs. I am fluent in English, Turkish, and Kurdish, with a working understanding of Spanish and German. Beyond my audio production capabilities, I am a seasoned Kurdish language teacher, translator, transcriber, and interpreter. I am also an avid traveler, skilled driver of cars and motorcycles, and organizer of unique motorcycle and photography tours in the vibrant city of Istanbul. Whether for audio production, language services, or immersive cultural tours, I bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and professionalism to every project.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Translator
• Executive Producer
• Sound Designer
• Portrait Photographer
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Podcast Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Reporter / Journalist
• Transcriber
• Copy Editor
• Copywriter
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Art Director
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Merve Sena Kılıç was born in Istanbul. She studied business administration at Boston University. She completed her second bachelor's degree in Sociology at Anadolu University. After graduating, she took journalism and communication courses at Galatasaray University for a year. Between 2009-2013, she worked as a journalist and television reporter for various national and international media organisations. Merve Sena, who received HEFAT "Harsh environmental conditions and emergency first aid training", worked as a field and documentary producer in war zones. Between 2019-2023, she worked as a chief producer in the news documentary department of TRT World channel. Merve Sena, who took part in the advisory boards and jury of national festivals and had the opportunity to work with international producers and directors in many film production markets such as Cannes, Berlin, IDFA. Merve Sena speaks English fluently and she is a member of the DAE.

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• Copywriter
• Copy Editor
• Translator

My name is Ishak Çetin. I studied Radio, Television, and Cinema at Yeditepe University. I worked as a freelance video producer for approximately 5 years. Following that, I spent the next 4 years working as a news cameraman, where I shot over 7,000 live programs and news segments. For the subsequent 2 years, I worked as a videographer at a global 3D printer manufacturer, where I was responsible for shooting and editing videos and photographs for online platforms. During my regular jobs, I also continued to work freelance, capturing graduation photos at Yeditepe University and producing photographs and videos for 8 different schools. For approximately 3 years now, I have been involved in concert productions at Istanbul's Kuruçeşme and Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu stages, working as a backstage and live camera operator. With approximately 15 years of market experience, I am now looking to take on international projects.

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• HD Live Operator
• Copywriter
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Social Media Producer
• Digital Content Creator
• Video Editor - News
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Content Strategist
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I have worked as an international journalist, covered diplomacy and international news for various national and international media outlets both in Turkey and abroad including Associated Press, BBC, Mc Clatchy News, Daily Hurriyet, Hurriyet Daily News, Daily Milliyet, TRT Turk, and Daily Cumhuriyet for 23 years. I have been working as a freelance journalist (producer, commentator and reporter) since November 2019 for various media outlets such as Al Jazeera, CNN International, TV2 Denmark, Associated Press, etc. I studied BA in Radio-Television and Cinema at the Faculty of Communication at Marmara University in Istanbul. I started journalism as a reporter at Turkish Daily Cumhuriyet which is regarded as the “school of journalism” in Turkey. Because of my work in journalism, I won the coveted “UN Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship” which was given by the UN Correspondents Association to only 3 journalists around the world in order to cover UN General Assembly for 4 months in New York in 2002. In 2004, I won a Chevening Scholarship from the British Council and went to UK to study my Masters. I studied my MA degree in “International Journalism” at the City University of London between 2004 and 2006. I worked for Associated Press Television News and BBC as a producer while I was in London. After coming back to Turkey in 2006, I started working for Turkish Daily “Milliyet” as a foreign news editor and diplomatic correspondent. While I was working at Milliyet, due to my work in journalism, I again won a coveted fellowship program for professional journalists called “Knight Wallace Fellowship” at the University of Michigan in US. I joined seminars on different fields of journalism and took classes on Middle East history and world politics at the University of Michigan for five months in 2008. I worked for TRT (Turkish Radio Television Channel) Turk as the Middle East editor for one year between 2010 and 2011. I worked as an editor and senior diplomatic correspondent for the most major newspaper in Turkey, Daily Hürriyet and its English language newspaper - Hürriyet Daily News for 9 years between 2011 and November 2019. Due to my work in the field; I have traveled many countries both in Europe and in the Middle east region including Germany, France, UK, Belgium, Italy, Greece, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and many other countries for covering various foreign policy issues ranging from EU issues to civil war in Syria. I have been to conflict zone such as northern Syria during the war and northern Iraq after the so-called Islamic State’s (IS) occupation of Mosul and surrounding villages. During my profession, I also made interviews with many foreign leaders and diplomats including former Israeli President Shimon Peres, former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, former Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissenger, Iranian Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar, etc… In March 2016, I won the “Journalism Success Award” from the most major and influential journalism association in Turkey, Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) with my published interviews with the Yazidi women who were enslaved by ISIS in 2015.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Fixer
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• TV News Producer
• Translator
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• Social Media Producer
• Content Strategist
• Senior Editor
• Executive Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host

My name is Hashem Salha, I graduated as an international student from the Anadolu University in Journalism, I am studying master in the international relations eld at Dumlu Pinar Kutahya University and I would like to express my interest in new Jop Oers . I ourish in situations in which emotion and pressure coexist. With a air for creativity, a strong sense of accountability, and unparalleled media content creation skills, I think I can be a strong candidate for the job. I am experienced, skilled, and hardworking with excellent skills in solving media problems. I am keen to produce stylish and well-organized content that complies with best practices and standards across video and multimedia. Moreover, I am a condent, outgoing person with rst- class technical skills and challenges. I am very ambitious and aim to learn new skills and advance to my league as best I can.

• Digital Content Creator
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After completing my degree in Film Studies at the university, I pursued another degree in Philosophy. For the last fifteen years, I have worked across various domains of the film industry. I spent a decade as an assistant director in the television and advertising industry. I specialize in directing documentaries that capture the essence of human stories. I also produce short films, documentaries, and public service advertisements, and have experience writing documentary scripts. For the last three years, I have been working on a script for a television series. I am available on certain days of the month in Vienna, Austria and Stuttgart, Germany, and I am currently open to working on projects in these cities."

• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Copywriter
• Reporter / Journalist
• TV News Producer
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager
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Freelance multimedia journalist, filmmaker and designer with over 5 years of experience in various fields, and fluency in English, Russian and Turkish. Born and raised in Almaty, Kazakhstan, I moved to Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018 to pursue 3 Communications degrees: Communication Design, Journalism and Film & TV. From 2019 until now, I created various multimedia designs as a freelancer, and got nominated at GMK Design Awards; Reported news features from Turkey, Kazakhstan and Georgia; while also working as a photojournalist for these stories; Got published in: The Guardian, New Arab, TV Rain, Meduza and Fayn Studio; Was interviewed live as an expert journalist at TV Rain, commenting on Turkey's context on femicide rates and the femicide of Russian anti-war activist in Erzurum.

• TV News Producer
• Art Director
• Storyboard Artist
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
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• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Digital Content Creator
• Social Media Producer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• On-Camera Talent
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• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Transcriber
• Translator
• Copywriter
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Product Photographer

I started my profession as a reporter. I worked as a editor and producer at CNNTURK for about 9 years. I worked in different kind of documentaries changing from a big variety such as sports and food culture as the script writer, editor and producer. I worked as the team leader in both the production and broadcasting of different kind of news programs as well as programs on travel, food and history for the NTV. I worked for responsible from creating, producing, editing and managing of all TV programs as a programme manager and program director for TV channels. Now I am working as a executive producer as a freelancer

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
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• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Executive Producer
• Senior Editor

As a dedicated cinematographer, I specialize in capturing compelling stories that resonate with audiences. My experience ranges from working with leading brands like Lux, TRESemmé, Dove, and Ponds to crafting visual narratives that engage and inspire. My approach is shaped by my passion for rowing, which has taught me the value of discipline, precision, and perseverance—qualities I bring to every project I undertake. Whether it's a commercial, documentary, or promotional video, I am committed to delivering cinematic excellence that brings your vision to life.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer

Racha Najdi is a dynamic professional with over 12 years of experience in media production, project management, and consulting. Specializing in social justice, youth empowerment, and women-led initiatives, she has contributed to impactful projects worldwide. Najdi's expertise spans radio hosting, arts and culture program management, and executive management in the film industry. Passionate, strategic, and hands-on, she is known for her ability to drive positive change through media and cultural initiatives

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Freelance translator & fixer, based in İstanbul, Turkey with 3 years of experience in journalism. Graduated from Boğaziçi University History Department. Enrolled in a master's program in Modern Turkish History (anthropology/political ecology). Native Turkish and proficient in English. Worked as a journalist for 3 years and now working as a bilingual translator/interpreter all around Turkey. Recently worked with foreign crews such as NPR and Le Figaro in southeastern Turkey and İstanbul. Excellent communication skills and good at establishing local networks.

• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Translator
• Field Producer
• Transcriber
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Executive Producer