Bora Kurt

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Bora Kurt is a filmmaker, editor, and visual storyteller currently based between İzmir, Turkey. 62 GPA.

About

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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 22 roles

Freelance Photographer · Bora Kurt PhotographyJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Freelance photographer focusing on portraits, events and documentary-style imagery for diverse clients.

Director of Photography · Yaşar University (A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary)Dec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Shot composition, lighting and camera work for the documentary project.

Video Editor · Yaşar University (A Historical Research on the Tire Band, on Its 100th Anniversary)Dec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

Edited documentary footage for a Yaşar University project.

Director of Photography · Yaşar University / Documentary ProjectsDec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Director of Photography · Yaşar UniversityDec 2023 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Director of Photography · Yaşar University (Documentary Projects)Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr
Project Assistant · Yaşar University (Factors Affecting the Creativity of Screenwriters in the Turkish TV Series Industry and Proposed Solutions)Dec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
1st Assistant Camera and Digital Imaging Technician · Veduta FilmDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Film Design · Yaşar University2018 – 2023
Master's Degree in Film Design · Dokuz Eylül University2024 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 11

I Really Liked Writing TV Series2030 – 2025
I Really Liked Writing TV Series2024 – 2025
Izmir International Short Film Festival Panorama Selection2023 – 2025
International Labour Film Festival Screening Selection2023 – 2025

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