I am the founder of The Midnight Studio, an independent production company where I create films that explore historical, natural, and cultural themes. My work spans both non-fiction and fiction, combining creative vision with practical execution. I develop concepts, craft shot lists, manage budgets and schedules, and lead teams from initial idea through to final cut. Alongside filmmaking, I serve as a Cultural Project Organizer with KADD (Karahantepe Research Support Organization), where I design and lead trips to archaeological sites, produce video content, and build collaborations between business leaders and excavation teams. Having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Turkey, Texas, New York, Madrid, and London, I bring strong cross-cultural communication skills and a nuanced understanding of diverse value systems, enabling me to engage, inspire, and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Oyku Dikmen

I am the founder of The Midnight Studio, an independent production company where I create films that explore historical, natural, and cultural themes. My work spans both non-fiction and fiction, combining creative vision with practical execution. I develop concepts, craft shot lists, manage budgets and schedules, and lead teams from initial idea through to final cut. Alongside filmmaking, I serve as a Cultural Project Organizer with KADD (Karahantepe Research Support Organization), where I design and lead trips to archaeological sites, produce video content, and build collaborations between business leaders and excavation teams. Having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Turkey, Texas, New York, Madrid, and London, I bring strong cross-cultural communication skills and a nuanced understanding of diverse value systems, enabling me to engage, inspire, and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

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I am the founder of The Midnight Studio, an independent production company where I create films that explore historical, natural, and cultural themes. My work spans both non-fiction and fiction, combining creative vision with practical execution. I develop concepts, craft shot lists, manage budgets and schedules, and lead teams from initial idea through to final cut. Alongside filmmaking, I serve as a Cultural Project Organizer with KADD (Karahantepe Research Support Organization), where I design and lead trips to archaeological sites, produce video content, and build collaborations between business leaders and excavation teams. Having lived and worked in Hong Kong, Turkey, Texas, New York, Madrid, and London, I bring strong cross-cultural communication skills and a nuanced understanding of diverse value systems, enabling me to engage, inspire, and connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cultural Project Coordinator at KADD Cultural Project Organization (Karahan Tepe)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinated excavation support, shot interviews with archaeologists and artists, and developed projects with kids and arts organizations on the Karahantepe site. Organized site tours for groups, facilitated collaborations between excavation teams and business people, and designed educational programs to make archaeology accessible and engaging.
Film Maker, Visual Content Producer at Self-employed / The Midnight Studio Productions
April 1, 2019 - Present
Developed and produced film, music video and video content; shot interviews with archaeologists and artists; edited in Adobe Premiere Pro; collaborated with clients and cultural organizations; produced educational content for schools.
Film Maker at Li & Fung Trading Ltd.
January 1, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Produced 7-10 corporate films per week; script writing, budgeting, scheduling; editing in Premiere Pro; directed interviews with senior leadership and fashion designers such as Tommy Hilfiger.
Film Maker, Visual Content Producer at The Midnight Studio
April 1, 2019 - Present
Founder of The Midnight Studio; develops and directs documentary and narrative films, crafts shot lists, manages budgets and schedules, leads teams from concept through final cut; coordinates productions; creates educational programs and coordinates remote site productions; builds cross-cultural collaborations and outreach.
Cultural Project Coordinator at KADD (Karahantepe Research Support Organization)
April 1, 2019 - Present
Designs and leads trips to archaeological sites; produces video content; builds collaborations between business leaders and excavation teams; coordinates interviews and site outreach; develops educational workshops and programs; coordinates travel and accommodations for remote site visits.
Film Maker at L& Fung Trading Ltd.
December 31, 2018 - September 25, 2025
Film maker producing 7-10 corporate films per week; script writing, budgeting, scheduling and filming; directed interviews with senior executives and designers (e.g., Tomy Hilfiger); edited videos in Adobe Premiere Pro.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Business at Royal Holloway, University of London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Exchange Semester in Film, Television and Radio at Cornell University
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Exchange Semester in Film, Television and Radio at University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015
IB Diploma Program at MEF International School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
IB Diploma Program at MEF International School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Business (Main Film & TV Production) at Cornell University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Exchange Semester in Film, Television and Radio at University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Qualifications

IB Diploma
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
IB Diploma Program
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Exchange Semester in Film, Television and Radio
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality