I’m Zeynep Demirhan; a filmmaker, video editor, and creative director working on a contract basis across Europe. My work blends cinematic storytelling with movement, atmosphere, and sound, often exploring the connection between the body and space. I’ve directed and edited several dance and performance-based art projects, taking part both behind and in front of the camera. Recently, I directed, filmed, and edited a behind-the-scenes project for Netflix, and my independent films have been screened and awarded at international festivals. I work mainly with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, focusing on rhythm, tone, and visual emotion to create meaningful, immersive experiences.

Zeynep Demirhan

I’m Zeynep Demirhan; a filmmaker, video editor, and creative director working on a contract basis across Europe. My work blends cinematic storytelling with movement, atmosphere, and sound, often exploring the connection between the body and space. I’ve directed and edited several dance and performance-based art projects, taking part both behind and in front of the camera. Recently, I directed, filmed, and edited a behind-the-scenes project for Netflix, and my independent films have been screened and awarded at international festivals. I work mainly with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, focusing on rhythm, tone, and visual emotion to create meaningful, immersive experiences.

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I’m Zeynep Demirhan; a filmmaker, video editor, and creative director working on a contract basis across Europe. My work blends cinematic storytelling with movement, atmosphere, and sound, often exploring the connection between the body and space.

I’ve directed and edited several dance and performance-based art projects, taking part both behind and in front of the camera. Recently, I directed, filmed, and edited a behind-the-scenes project for Netflix, and my independent films have been screened and awarded at international festivals.

I work mainly with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve, focusing on rhythm, tone, and visual emotion to create meaningful, immersive experiences.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Creative Lead & Visual Creative Director at Zeynep Demirhan
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead creative direction for film, architectural mapping, and multimedia projects; develops visual storytelling concepts and collaborations with art/architecture groups.
Artist at TIME³, ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
August 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Creator for Summer School program; architectural mapping and video editing.
Director at Bugra Baran - Entity
December 31, 2022 - February 27, 2023
Directed a music clip for Bugra Baran - Entity
Producer Assistant at PTOT Film and Production Studio
December 31, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Assistant to production team on film projects
Director, Video Editor at Netflix
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Director and editor for behind-the-scenes documentary work for Istanbul Encyclopedia project, contributing to cinematic storytelling for Netflix's behind-the-scenes content.
Backstage Photographer & Videographer at Netflix
January 1, 2025 - October 28, 2025
Backstage photography and videography for the Istanbul Encyclopedia behind-the-scenes documentary, capturing production spaces and ritual contexts.
Director, Video Editor at Faces Short Documentary
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Directed and edited a short documentary piece titled 'Faces', focusing on narrative and visual storytelling within a concise format.
Video Editor & Second Unit DP at GRIYER Agency
August 1, 2025 - Present
Edited two dance films : one is related with MKM Museum (Turkey), and second one is Scorpios worked as editor and second unit DP.
Creative Lead & Director & Video Editor at Barnathan Istanbul
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Content creator for Barnathan Istanbul; produced and edited visual campaigns, photography, and storytelling-based video content.
Artist at Beymen Group
August 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
My photographic works bought for Beymen Art Collection.

Education

Bachelor Degree - Architecture at TOBB University of Economics and Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Master's Degree - Cinema and Television at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Architecture at TOBB University of Economics and Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Gender Equality and Sustainability: Agnes Varda's Sustaining Legacy (Conference)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Shortlisted in Sony World Photography Awards (Object & Architecture Categories)
October 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Venice Bienalle, 18th International Architecture Exhibition, Turkey Pavilion, 2023
November 1, 2023 - December 3, 2025
Solo Exhibition, Anatomy of a Fleeting Rush, Bilsart Gallery, 2025
February 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction
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