I am a filmmaker and editor born in Turkey in 1998, currently based in Hamburg and working between Germany and Turkey. After beginning my studies in Communication Design at Istanbul Kültür University in 2018, I started working professionally in editing, directing, and art direction, and I am currently completing my MA in Visual Communication in Germany. My debut documentary 9:16, exploring TikTok culture, was a finalist at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. Since then, I have contributed to projects including The 40 Years After Fatma (2022) and Unfruitful Times (2024), and most recently developed and led Is it Instagrammable? (2026), taking on key creative roles across directing, editing, producing, and scriptwriting.My recent work focuses on digital popular culture, social media ecosystems, contemporary visibility, and the integration of AI-based tools into moving image practices.

Selin Su

I am a filmmaker and editor born in Turkey in 1998, currently based in Hamburg and working between Germany and Turkey. After beginning my studies in Communication Design at Istanbul Kültür University in 2018, I started working professionally in editing, directing, and art direction, and I am currently completing my MA in Visual Communication in Germany. My debut documentary 9:16, exploring TikTok culture, was a finalist at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. Since then, I have contributed to projects including The 40 Years After Fatma (2022) and Unfruitful Times (2024), and most recently developed and led Is it Instagrammable? (2026), taking on key creative roles across directing, editing, producing, and scriptwriting.My recent work focuses on digital popular culture, social media ecosystems, contemporary visibility, and the integration of AI-based tools into moving image practices.

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I am a filmmaker and editor born in Turkey in 1998, currently based in Hamburg and working between Germany and Turkey. After beginning my studies in Communication Design at Istanbul Kültür University in 2018, I started working professionally in editing, directing, and art direction, and I am currently completing my MA in Visual Communication in Germany. My debut documentary 9:16, exploring TikTok culture, was a finalist at the Adana Golden Boll Film Festival. Since then, I have contributed to projects including The 40 Years After Fatma (2022) and Unfruitful Times (2024), and most recently developed and led Is it Instagrammable? (2026), taking on key creative roles across directing, editing, producing, and scriptwriting.My recent work focuses on digital popular culture, social media ecosystems, contemporary visibility, and the integration of AI-based tools into moving image practices.

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Experience Level

Language

Turkish
Fluent
German
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director / Production Assistant at MA Visual Communication
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Assisted director, coordinated on-set tasks, and supported production during MA Visual Communication program. Managed scheduling, logistics, and communication with department leads to support the director's vision.
Art Director / Costume Coordinator at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Led art direction and costume coordination for films and TV projects; organized shooting days and supported the director's vision through set design and costume decisions.
Filmmaker at Self-employed
January 1, 2022 - Present
Independent filmmaker focusing on original documentary films and projects, producing and editing work to showcase visual storytelling.
Freelance Art Manager at Radio & TV Freelance
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Managed art management processes; created set designs for commercials and assisted costume design on TV series and music video projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design at İstanbul Kültür University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Turk Telekom Technical High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services