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Melek Bahçe

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Hi, I'm Melek Bahçe, a creative filmmaker and visual storyteller with a Master's in Lens-Based Media and a Bachelor's in Film Directing.

About

Hi, I’m Melek Bahçe, a creative filmmaker and visual storyteller with a Master’s in Lens-Based Media and a Bachelor’s in Film Directing. I combine a strong foundation in theory with hands-on experience across fiction, documentary, and experimental formats. I love crafting emotionally resonant narratives and building immersive visual worlds.

I’m passionate about exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation, and I thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments where storytelling serves as a tool for both introspection and social connection.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined November 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • TurkishFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate
  • DutchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Podcast Producer Assistant · MJ PodcastFeb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos

Assisted with developing episode topics, scripts, and storytelling. Handled audio editing and recording setup, scheduled guests, managed deadlines, and supported workflows. Wrote show notes, titles, and descriptions while coordinating podcast marketing efforts through social media and emails; tracked listener metrics to refine strategies.

Creative Director & Visual Storyteller · Independent Project – “The Mirror Ritual” (Short Film Installation)Dec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Conceptualized and directed a hybrid short film and installation exploring themes of self-reflection and ancestral memory. Designed immersive miniature sets combining organic textures with surreal lighting.

Production Designer / Set Designer · Independent Short FilmsDec 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Designed the overall visual concept of films, translating story and character into sets, props, and color palettes. Collaborated closely with director and DOP to ensure cohesive visual style. Managed sourcing and styling of set elements on a limited budget and oversaw on-set decoration and art continuity during production.

Film Programmer Assistant · WORM (Internship)Jul 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Junior Editor · Kulunc MediaDec 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Art Director & Writer · MOON Films WarsawDec 2021 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos
Assistant Director · Netflix TV Series “1983”Aug 2018 – Jul 2025 · 7 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Film Directing and Screenwriting · Warsaw Film School2024
Master of Lens-based Media · Willem de Kooning Academy2024
BA · Warsaw Film School2017 – 2020
MA · Piet Zwart Institute - Willem de Kooning Academy2021 – 2023

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