Bora Kurt is a filmmaker, editor, and visual storyteller currently based between İzmir, Turkey. A high-honors graduate, Bora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Design from Yaşar University, where he graduated as Valedictorian (1st in Department) with a 3.62 GPA. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Film Design at Dokuz Eylül University. With a diverse background in production, Bora has worked as a Cinematographer and Video Editor on historical documentaries such as "100. Yılında Tire Bandosu Üzerine Tarihsel Bir Araştırma", "Şehre Filmlerden Baktım Bugün." His international experience includes serving as a Production Assistant for the major Australian TV network production, "Amazing Race Australia" (Eureka Productions). Beyond video, Bora is a dedicated Radio Host for Temple Radio, where he curates the "Batcave" program, and an active freelance photographer. His creative work has been recognized at multiple festivals, including the İzmir International Short Film Festival and the Fotofilm International Short Film Festival. Skilled in Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Ableton, Bora combines technical precision with a deep passion for cinema history and audio-visual culture.

Bora Kurt

Bora Kurt is a filmmaker, editor, and visual storyteller currently based between İzmir, Turkey. A high-honors graduate, Bora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Design from Yaşar University, where he graduated as Valedictorian (1st in Department) with a 3.62 GPA. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Film Design at Dokuz Eylül University. With a diverse background in production, Bora has worked as a Cinematographer and Video Editor on historical documentaries such as "100. Yılında Tire Bandosu Üzerine Tarihsel Bir Araştırma", "Şehre Filmlerden Baktım Bugün." His international experience includes serving as a Production Assistant for the major Australian TV network production, "Amazing Race Australia" (Eureka Productions). Beyond video, Bora is a dedicated Radio Host for Temple Radio, where he curates the "Batcave" program, and an active freelance photographer. His creative work has been recognized at multiple festivals, including the İzmir International Short Film Festival and the Fotofilm International Short Film Festival. Skilled in Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Ableton, Bora combines technical precision with a deep passion for cinema history and audio-visual culture.

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Bora Kurt is a filmmaker, editor, and visual storyteller currently based between İzmir, Turkey. A high-honors graduate, Bora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film Design from Yaşar University, where he graduated as Valedictorian (1st in Department) with a 3.62 GPA. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Film Design at Dokuz Eylül University.

With a diverse background in production, Bora has worked as a Cinematographer and Video Editor on historical documentaries such as “100. Yılında Tire Bandosu Üzerine Tarihsel Bir Araştırma”, “Şehre Filmlerden Baktım Bugün.” His international experience includes serving as a Production Assistant for the major Australian TV network production, “Amazing Race Australia” (Eureka Productions).

Beyond video, Bora is a dedicated Radio Host for Temple Radio, where he curates the “Batcave” program, and an active freelance photographer. His creative work has been recognized at multiple festivals, including the İzmir International Short Film Festival and the Fotofilm International Short Film Festival. Skilled in Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Ableton, Bora combines technical precision with a deep passion for cinema history and audio-visual culture.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Director of Photography at Yaşar University
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Directed and photographed multiple documentary projects including 'A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary' for Yaşar University.
Video Editor at Yaşar University
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Edited 'I Gazed at the City Through Films' and other university documentary content.
1st Assistant Camera and Digital Imaging Technician at Veduta Film
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Supported camera department and digital imaging on production 'Fidan Burada' and other shoots.
Production Assistant at Amazing Race Australia (Network 10)
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Provided on-set support on the Australian TV show 'Amazing Race Australia' ensuring smooth production operations.
Project Assistant at Yaşar University / Turkish TV Series Industry Study
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Assisted with research on factors affecting the creativity of screenwriters in the Turkish TV series industry and proposed solutions.
Video Editor at Yaşar University / Documentary Projects
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Video editor on documentary projects including 'I Gazed at the City Through Films' for Yaşar University, 2022.
Director of Photography at Yaşar University / Documentary Projects
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Director of Photography on 'A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary' (Documentary), Yaşar University, 2023.
Production Assistant at Network 10 Eureka Productions & Motion Films
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Production assistant for Amazing Race Australia (Network 10/Eureka Productions & Motion Films), 2022.
1st Assistant Camera & Digital Imaging Technician at Veduta Film
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
On-set camera support and digital imaging technician on 'Fidan Burada' Internet Commercial (Veduta Film), 2022.
Project Assistant at Yaşar University
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Project assistant on 'Factors Affecting the Creativity of Screenwriters in the Turkish TV Series Industry and Proposed Solutions', 2022.
Freelance Photographer at Bora Kurt Photography
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance photographer focusing on portraits, events and documentary-style imagery for diverse clients.
Video Editor at Yaşar University (A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary)
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Edited documentary footage for a Yaşar University project.
Director of Photography at Yaşar University (A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary)
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Shot composition, lighting and camera work for the documentary project.
Production Assistant at Amazing Race Australia (Network 10 - Eureka Productions & Motion Films)
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Provided on-set support, logistics and general production assistance.
Video Editor at Yaşar University (I Gazed at the City Through Films)
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Edited documentary material for Yaşar University project.
1st Assistant Camera and Digital Imaging Technician at Veduta Film
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Supported camera department and digital imaging for internet commercials.
Project Assistant at Yaşar University (Factors Affecting the Creativity of Screenwriters in the Turkish TV Series Industry and Proposed Solutions)
December 31, 2022 - September 28, 2025
Research assistant for a study on creativity in screenwriting within the Turkish TV industry.
Director of Photography at Yaşar University (Documentary Projects)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Director of Photography for documentaries and film projects, including 'A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary' (Yaşar University).
Video Editor at Yaşar University Documentary Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Video editing for documentary projects such as 'I Gazed at the City Through Films' (Yaşar University), 2022.
Director of Photography at Yaşar University Documentary Projects
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Director of Photography for 'I Really Liked Writing TV Series' (Documentary, Yaşar University), 2022.
1st Assistant Camera and Digital Imaging Technician at Veduta Films / Internet Commercial - Fidan Burada
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
1st AC and DIT for 'Fidan Burada' (Internet commercial), 2022.
Production Assistant at Amazing Race Australia
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Production assistant for the Australian TV show 'Amazing Race Australia' (Network 10; Eureka Productions & Motion Films), 2022.

Education

Bachelor of Film Design at Yaşar University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Master's Degree in Film Design at Dokuz Eylül University
January 1, 2024 - February 19, 2026

Qualifications

I Really Liked Writing TV Series
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025
I Really Liked Writing TV Series
January 1, 2024 - September 28, 2025
Izmir International Short Film Festival Panorama Selection
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
International Labour Film Festival Screening Selection
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
TA YFI International Short Film Festival Panorama Selection
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
New York Online Exhibition - You Stayed Far, Come Close
January 1, 2021 - September 28, 2025
I Really Liked Writing TV Series
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Izmir International Short Film Festival Panorama Selection 2023
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
International Labor Film Festival Screening Selection 2023
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
International Short Film Festival - Documentary Category, Finalist 2023
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025
Drone Pilot Certificate (Amateur)
January 11, 2030 - December 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services