I'm Ferhat Kaya, a multi-faceted scenographer, illustrator, and performance artist with a strong background in design and practical application for theatre, film, and television. Based in Rome, Italy, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing a Master's in Fashion at Sapienza University (2024–present) while actively participating in exhibitions and cultural events.

Ferhat Kaya

I'm Ferhat Kaya, a multi-faceted scenographer, illustrator, and performance artist with a strong background in design and practical application for theatre, film, and television. Based in Rome, Italy, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing a Master's in Fashion at Sapienza University (2024–present) while actively participating in exhibitions and cultural events.

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I’m Ferhat Kaya, a multi-faceted scenographer, illustrator, and performance artist with a strong background in design and practical application for theatre, film, and television.

Based in Rome, Italy, I am expanding my expertise by pursuing a Master’s in Fashion at Sapienza University (2024–present) while actively participating in exhibitions and cultural events.

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Language

English
Intermediate
Turkish
Fluent
Kurdish
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Assistant at Ay Art Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Assisted in art design for the TV series 'Ufak Tefek Cinayetler' including decor, costume, and puppet design support for various theater plays and cultural events.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked as a sales consultant at an art supplies store, helping customers and advising on artistic materials.
Art Assistant at O2 production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assisted as an art assistant in the TV series 'Benim Yatlı Yalanım' and contributed to art-related tasks in film and TV projects.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul- Kadıkoy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a waiter providing customer service in a cafe environment.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed decor for theater plays such as 'Birds' and 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables', creating stage settings and artistic environments.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed decor for the children’s play 'Mıkrobistan', contributing to stage aesthetics and visual storytelling.
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed decor for the theater play 'Daire', managing artistic and stage design elements.
Performer and Puppet Designer at IKSV Istanbul Biennial with Bread And Puppet Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed and designed puppets for the performance show 'Demons of Society'.
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted in art design for the TV series 'Camdaki Kız'.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed stage operations for the comedy show 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar', coordinating production and stage activities.
Art assistant at International Izmir Puppet Festival - Angels of the Chimney Puppet Show
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Supported the artistic team with decor, costume, and puppet design assistance for the puppet show performance during the festival.
Art assistant at Ay Art Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Assisted in art department for the TV series 'Ufak Tefek Cinayetler' including set and prop management.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Provided sales consultancy and product knowledge support in art supplies to customers.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Supported art department for the TV series 'Benim Yatlı Yalanım' performing design assistant duties.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul- Kadıkoy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided customer service and support at the cafe.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed stage decor for theater plays including 'Birds' and 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables'.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created stage decor for the children's play 'Mıkrobistan'.
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed stage decor for the theater play 'Daire'.
Performer and Puppet Designer at IKSV Istanbul Biennial with Bread And Puppet Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed and designed puppets for the performance show 'Demons of Society'.
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided artistic assistance for the TV series 'Camdaki Kız'.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed stage operations for the comedy show 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar'.
Artistic Assistant at Ay Art Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Provided artistic assistance on the TV series 'Ufak Tefek Cinayetler,' managing scenography, costumes, and puppetry during production.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Consulted customers and managed sales operations at a store specializing in art supplies.
Artistic Assistant at O2 Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assisted with artistic direction and production on the TV series 'Benim Yatlı Yalanım'.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul-Kadıköy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a waiter providing customer service.
Set Designer at Semaver Kumpanya
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed scenographies for theatrical productions including 'Birds' and 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables'.
Set Designer at We Children’s Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created theatrical scenography for the children's show 'Mıkrobistan'.
Set Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed scenography for the theatrical play 'Daire'.
Performer and Puppet Designer at Biennale di Istanbul (IKSV)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed and designed puppets for the show 'Demons of Society'.
Artistic Assistant at Ogm Pictures
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted in artistic production for the TV series 'Camdaki Kız'.
Stage Director at BKM Organization
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Directed stage operations for the comedy show 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar'.
Art assistant at International Izmir Puppet Festival
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Assisted in decor, costume, and puppet design for the Angels of the Chimney Puppet Show at the International Izmir Puppet Festival.
Art assistant at Ay Art Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Supported the art department for the TV series 'Ufak Tefek Cinayetler' by assisting with decor and costume design from 2017 to 2019.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked as a sales consultant, providing customer service and sales support for art supplies.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Assisted the art department on the TV series 'Benim Yatlı Yalanım' by contributing to decor and costume design elements.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul- Kadıkoy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Provided customer service and assisted in cafe operations.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed stage decor for theater plays including 'Birds' and 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables' in 2021.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed the decor for the children’s play 'Mıkrobistan' in 2022.
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Created stage decor for the theater play 'Daire' in 2022.
Performer and Puppet Designer at IKSV Istanbul Biennial with Bread And Puppet Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed and designed puppets for the performance show 'Demons of Society' in 2022.
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Assisted in art direction for the TV series 'Camdaki Kız' in 2023.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed stage coordination and operations for the comedy show 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar' in 2023.
Art Assistant at Ay Art Production
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Assisted in decor, costume, and puppet design for the TV series "Ufak Tefek Cinayetler." Worked collaboratively in theater and cultural artistic events during education.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Worked as a sales consultant at an art supplies store, providing customer support and product knowledge.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art assistant for the TV series "Benim Yatlı Yalanım," collaborating on production and design elements.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul- Kadıköy)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Worked as a waiter, managing customer service responsibilities.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Designed decor for theater plays including "Birds" and "Hercules and the Augeian Stables."
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed decor for the children’s play "Mıkrobistan."
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Designed decor for the theater play "Daire."
Performer and Puppet Designer at IKSV Istanbul Biennial with Bread And Puppet Theater
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Performed and designed puppets for the performance show "Demons of Society."
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Art assistant for the TV series "Camdaki Kız," contributing to art and decor production.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Stage Manager for the comedy show "Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar," responsible for managing stage operations.
Art Assistant at Izmir Puppet Festival (Angels of the Chimney Puppet Show)
December 31, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant for puppet show during the Izmir Puppet Festival.
Sales Consultant at Ay Art Production
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Sales consultant for the project Ufak Tefek Cinayetler.
Art Assistant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant at an art supplies store.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant for the TV series Benim Yatlı Yalanım.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul - Kadıköy).
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the theatre play 'Birds'.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the theatre play 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables'.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the children's play 'Mıkrobistan'.
Performer and Puppet Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Performer and puppet designer for the theatre play 'Daire'.
Art Assistant at IKSV Istanbul Biennial (Bread And Puppet Theater)
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant for the performance 'Demons of Society' as part of Istanbul Biennial.
Stage Manager at Ogm Pictures Media
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Stage manager for the TV series 'Camdaki Kız'.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Stage manager for the comedy show 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar'.
Art Assistant at Ay Art Production
December 31, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Art department assistant for puppet show and theater production.
Art Assistant at Ufak Tefek Cinayetler (TV Series)
January 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art department assistant for Turkish TV series.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Sales consultant at an art supplies store.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art department assistant for project 'Benim Yatlı Yalanım' TV Series.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul- Kadıköy)
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Customer service role preceding further theatre work.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for 'Birds' theatre play.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for 'Hercules and the Augeian Stables' theatre play.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for 'Mıkrobistan' children's play.
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for 'Daire' theatre play.
Stage Manager at IKSV Istanbul Biennial
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Performer and puppet designer for 'Demons of Society' performance show.
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant for TV series 'Camdaki Kız'.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
January 1, 2023 - Present
Stage manager for 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar' comedy show.
Art Assistant at Izmir Puppet Festival
January 1, 2014 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant for the Angels of the Chimney Puppet Show as part of the Izmir Puppet Festival.
Art Assistant at Ay Art Production
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant on Ufak Tefek Cinayetler (Ufak Tefek Cinayetler) TV series.
Sales Consultant at Güven Sanat (Art Supplies Store)
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Sales consultant providing guidance on art supplies.
Art Assistant at O2 Production
December 31, 2019 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant on the TV series Benim Yatlı Yalanım.
Waiter at Cafe 700 Gram (Istanbul, Kadıköy)
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Customer service role at a cafe.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the theatre production Birds.
Decor Designer at Semaver Kumpanya Theater
December 31, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for Hercules and the Augeian Stables theatre play.
Decor Designer at We Children’s Theater
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the Mikrobistan children’s play.
Decor Designer at Dokuzonbeş Theater Group
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Decor designer for the Daire theatre play.
Performer and Puppet Designer at IKSV Istanbul Biennial with Bread And Puppet Theater
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Performer and puppet designer for the Demons of Society performance at IKSV Istanbul Biennial.
Art Assistant at Ogm Pictures Media
December 31, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Art assistant on the TV series Camdaki Kız.
Stage Manager at Ogm Pictures Media
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Stage manager on the TV series Camdaki Kız.
Stage Manager at BKM Organization Company
December 31, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Stage manager for the Comedy Show Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar.
Stage Director at BKM Organization
December 31, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Directed stage performances for the 'Çok Güzel Hareketler Bunlar' comedy show, coordinating with performers and design teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and timing.
Performer and Puppet Designer at Biennale di Istanbul (IKSV)
December 31, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Performed as a stage artist and puppet designer for the 'Demons of Society' performance/exhibition, contributing to overall visual storytelling and puppetry.
Set Designer at Dokuz Eylül University Theatre Group
December 31, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Designed sets for the theatrical show 'Daire'.
Set Designer at We Children's Theatre
December 31, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Created scenic design elements for the children's show 'Mikro Bistan'.
Set Designer at Semaver Kumarya
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Set design for the theatrical show 'Hercules and the Aegean Stables'.
Set Designer at Semaver Kumarya
December 31, 2021 - October 25, 2025
Set design for the theatrical show 'Birds'.
Performer and Puppet Designer at Izmir International Puppet Festival
December 31, 2014 - October 25, 2025
Festival performance 'Angels of the Chimney' as performer and puppet designer.

Education

Highschool at Diyarbakır Fine Arts Highschool
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor at Izmir Dokuz Eylul University/ Turkey Department of Performing Arts Stage Design Program
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University/Turkey Department of Stage and Performing Arts
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor at Izmir Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Performing Arts Stage Design Program
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Stage and Performing Arts
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
High School Diploma at Liceo di Belle Arti di Diyarbakır
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor's Degree at Università Dokuz Eylül, Izmir
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Master's Degree at Università Mimar Sinan, Istanbul
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Highschool at Diyarbakır Fine Arts Highschool
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Highschool at Diyarbakır Fine Arts High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor at Izmir Dokuz Eylul University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
High School at Diyarbakır Fine Arts Highschool
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor at Izmir Dokuz Eylul University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master of Decor Design in Performing Arts at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
High School at Diyarbakır Fine Arts High School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's Degree in Stage Design at Izmir Dokuz Eylül University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master's Degree in Decor Design in Performing Arts at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
High School at Diyarbakır Fine Arts Highschool
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor at Izmir Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Performing Arts - Stage Design Program
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Department of Stage and Performing Arts - Decor Design in Performing Arts
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Master at Istanbul Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Master's Degree in Scenography at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Scenography at Dokuz Eylül University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
High School Diploma - Fine Arts at Diyarbakır Fine Arts High School
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Master's Degree in Fashion at Sapienza University of Rome
January 1, 2024 - October 25, 2025

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