2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone…

Eslem Kinay

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone…

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Dramaturg at The Sea Gull Films
January 1, 2026 - Present
Currently working as dramaturg on the feature film A Small Luck, contributing to its script development during pre-production.
Assistant Director at Freelance
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Coordinated on-set operations, scheduling, and interdepartmental communication across 15 short film productions; supported production workflow from pre-production through principal photography.
Producer at Gün
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed a two-part documentary on the Boğaziçi University protests and their wider socio-political impact in Turkey; led research, production coordination, and post-production processes; conducted interviews with Amnesty International representatives, academics, and students; achieved over 90,000 YouTube views.
Workshop Participant at Yapım Lab
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Producing training with Zeynep Atakan (Canne's-winning producer).
Intern at Bianet
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Editorial internship focusing on political & philosophical themes; contributed to thematic content, scripting, and research.
Workshop Participant at Mithat Alam Film Centre
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Short Film Workshops.
Dramaturg at The Seagull Films
January 1, 2026 - Present
Currently working as dramaturg on the feature film A Small Luck, contributing to its script development during pre-production.
Research & Production Coordinator at Boğaziçi University
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed a two-part documentary on the Boğaziçi University protests and their wider socio-political impact in Turkey; led research, production coordination, and post-production processes; coordinated interviews with Amnesty International representatives, academics, and students; reached over 90,000 views on YouTube.

Education

Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

BA in Philosophy
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Honours Degree
Narrative Film Making Year Program
September 5, 2025 - May 31, 2026
Producing Training Certificate
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Editorial Internship Certificate
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level