Discover Top Freelancers in Turkey

Mehdi Shabani is an Iranian documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Istanbul. His documentaries, videos and essays have been published and broadcasted across various media including BBC, Deutsche Welle, Voice of America and Aasoo. His work focuses on underreported socio-political issues in the region, often drawing links between Turkey and its eastern neighbors including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran. Mehdi's production company Entemtainment has produced six feature documentaries and dozens of multimedia stories as well as experimental shorts and music videos. His documentaries have mostly been broadcasted on the BBC and been selected in film festivals around the world.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Reporter / Journalist
• Creative Director
• Digital Content Creator

Hi there, I am a skilled and creative video editor and with five years of experience in all aspects of video production. I am meticulously attentive to both the video and audio aspects of my work and am willing to keep on working at a project until my employer is satisfied with the product. I am just starting out on this website and am keen to establish myself as a trustworthy and freelancer that is easy to talk to. I do most of my work in Adobe Premiere as well as After Effects and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. If you have any questions or suggestions Thanks for reading! Mobile : 0090 x Email : x

• Motion Graphics Designer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Sound Mixer
• Social Media Producer
• Senior Editor
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I have been working as a shoot and edit for news and documentary since 1993. I have been more than 70 countries around the world. Some of those; Kosovo war 1999, US elections 2000-2004-2008-2012-2016 , Afghanistan war 2001, 2nd Intifada 2000-2005, Russian elections 2000, Iraq war 2003, Syria war 2013-2023, Arafat interview 2004, Gaddafi interview 2009, financial crisis USA Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton interviews in 2008, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 are some of them… Hundreds of news from different geographies. I have received many international awards, especially the International EMMY Winner 2023 and nomination 2018. Channels I work with; TRT World, Al Jazeera English…

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer
• Documentary DP
• HD Live Operator
• Drone Operator
• Commercial DP

I have graduated from Ankara University Radio, TV and Cinema, started my career as a production - director assistant at TRT Ankara television in 1995.I started working as a director in 1998 at TV 8, where I worked for 13 years and at D Productions for 2 year. I have directed all kinds of programs such as News, News Programs, Travel, Culture-Art, Competition, Music-Entertainment, Concert, Food, Live Daily Showa and similar programs. Many shows in which I took part received various awards.I have also worked as a director in major organizations such as beuty competitions and Award ceremonies . I work as a freelance director since 2012 .

• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Full-Service Live Production
• Video Editor - Commercial

Tessa Fox is a freelance journalist, photographer and filmmaker focusing on war & conflict, indigenous affairs and the environment. She has had work published for The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Al-Monitor, The Independent (UK), Holistic News (Poland), Mail & Guardian (South Africa), Knack (Belgium), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, SBS World News, New Matilda, VICE and Crikey among others. Fox was also a finalist for the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific Prize and, as a correspondent, has reported from Palestine/Israel, Turkey, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Russia, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Australia and the EU among others.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Audio Storyteller
• Fixer

Xanthe Ackerman is a writer based in Istanbul and a journalist with the Fuller Project for International Reporting. She writes about women, war, education, religion, and gender in the Middle East and Africa for publications including TIME, VICE News, the Guardian, 100Reporters, Daily Beast, and the Financial Times. Ackerman is also a senior fellow with the Syria Research & Evaluation Organization, a former scholar with The Brookings Institution and the United States Institute of Peace, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ackerman is the founder of Advancing Girls' Education in Africa, an international non-profit empowering girls in Malawi.

• Reporter / Journalist

I'm a freelance video journalist based in Turkey, covering political and social issues including Syria, Kurdish issues, women's rights, domestic and regional politics as well as cultural stories for AFP, Channel NewsAsia, MSNBC and PRI's The World. I script, self-shoot and edit, producing complete news packages and short online documentaries. Prior to this I worked as a newspaper journalist and editor for Fairfax in New Zealand, for several online publications and as Media and Communications Lead at RepRisk in Switzerland. I hold a Master of International Journalism from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I have been an avid experimenter of new forms of visual storytelling for my entire career. My passion is finding new ways to tell stories about the most complex global challenges facing our world today. I’ve worked on films in Hollywood, covered elections and conflicts as a multimedia journalist for the Associated Press, and served as the CEO of a business that produced global stories for social impact. I have always pursued projects that educate, inspire and build bridges across communities and cultures. Stories that call attention to our shared humanity bring us closer together.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Post-Production Manager
• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Sound Mixer

9 years experience as line producer/production manager, and proficient in English and a bilingual translator/interpreter, working with foreign crews on projects such as tv shows, various types of documentaries, roadshows, handling all day-to-day production logistics and ability to fight each and every problem through my humanitarian approach; proactively identified and resolved issues including necessary permits and local connections. Besides as a freelance graphic designer, I have a talented and imaginative mind to create simple yet significant designs using my adobe skills.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Production Assistant
• Graphic Designer

Ozgur Teksen was born in 1979 in Istanbul. He studied at Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics. He began working as a camera operator at Turkish Public TV, TRT. He worked as News Cameraman for TRT, NTV, CNN Turk and Aljazeera Turk, Aljazeera English and Arabic. He filmed for BBC Persian as a freelance cameraman. He's currently working as a freelance cameraman as well as making full service video production. He uses different kind of cameras including ENG Cameras, DSLR, Drone, Osmo and Go pro.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Company
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary

When we say we’re an ad agency, that means exactly what you think it means… We’re a real, full-fledged, full-service agency that uses every channel and every technology available to make your brand more effective, memorable and competitive. No cut corners, no compromises. We’re not a “this agency” or a “that agency”, not selling the latest fad or trapped in a narrow niche that only does part of what your brand part needs. We’re the real thing, and that’s what we give your brand. In more countries and more languages than you imagined…

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

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

Experienced freelance content writer, translator and researcher with a broad range of writing styles especially content, articles and blog posts for multinational and corporate companies. Having worked for WWF-Turkey as Communications Manager and Marketing Specialist for Universal Music for long years she has extensive knowledge of conservation and development issues and entertainment business. Born and raised in Istanbul, Defne holds a BA degree in Media Studies from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Assistant
• Copywriter

Graduated from Saint Joseph French Lycée and Istanbul University Italian Language and Literature Department. She worked at several film festivals in Turkey including Istanbul Film Festival-Meetings on the Bridge at IKSV (Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts). She worked in the production team of several short films and documentaries. She was the production coordinator in Turkey for the documentary "Playing Men" by Matjaž Ivanišin. Recently she has produced a feature length documentary “Amina” by Kıvılcım Akay and a fiction short “The Tail” by Yiğit Hepsev.

• Production Company
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Fixer
• Copywriter

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

• Executive Producer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Field Producer

Hello there, My name is Wail Mannad ( it's an Arabic name, a Berber last name, and a very long story how I got them), I fall in love with photography since an early age because my father used to take picture and film everything, I still have some of his gear. In the photo category, I can make product pictures for you( you can either send me your product, buy it if it's available, or use something similar) Videography, I can make travel videos, corporate profile, product reviews, tutorials, DIYs, edit your projects, youtube videos, video clips...

• Product Photographer
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Colorist
• Portrait Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

Haşim Sezgin Kılıç was born in Ankara in 1982. Graduated from Gazi University's Radio Television and Cinema field. Working as a reporter in Hurriyet Daily Newspaper since 2007. Produced many documentaries and short films. Kılıç drew attention to global warming and its effect by two photography exhibitions in 2010 and 2012. He directed a documentary called ‘Animal Farm’ in 2013, short film called ‘Path’ in 2014, short film called ‘Darkness’ in 2015, documentary called ‘Red Ribbon’ in 2016, documentary called ‘Wardrobe’ in 2017.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Portrait Photographer

I've been working in the media industry for the past 11 years and in particular as a video editor and content creator. It's been always my aim to develop my skills and expertise to match the market needs as it develops by the minute. I've taken many responsibilities starting from being an efficient team member as a content creator, a project manager, team leader and I eventually chose to specialize further in the post production field, where I've worked on 350 different visual projects for social media platforms.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - News
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Social Media Producer
• Art Director

My name is Abdalrhman Albakoush and I am a 29 years old 3D Generalist. i have solid experience working in a professional, client-driven environment, designing and creating broadcast quality motion graphics for standard and unusual screen sizes and shapes, and flexibility designing for non-conventional digital media i have a sophisticated, contemporary design sense, and well versed at storyboarding and executing ideas. i know that understanding the art of telling a story and conveying a message, by combining multiple elements within budgetary and time sensitive parameters, is key.

• Creative Director
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer

- A hardworking, detail-oriented Egyptian senior film/video editor. - Over than 15 years experience in the filmmaking industry. - Has more than 90 broadcasted hours on TV & digital platforms such as (Al Jazeera Network, Al Jazeera O2, Amazon Prime, Foxtel, DW, Qatar Foundation, Al Araby TV, TRT World, Press TV and many others). - Produced documentaries, TV and digital serieses, Promotions, Music videos, Digital Features, Report packages. - Visual storyteller with a great technical experience in (Adobe suite, Final cut pro, Davinci Resolve, ..etc) - Team Leading skills.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial