Eslam Kinay

Available to hire

Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Dramaturg (Feature Film) at Small Luck (ASmall Luck)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Working as a dramaturg on the feature film Small Luck, contributing to script development during pre-production.
Drama turg (Dramaturg) — Feature Film (Small Luck) at The Seagull Films
January 1, 2026 - Present
Worked as a dramaturg on the feature film "Small Luck". Contributed to script development during pre-production.
Dramaturg (feature film) / Script development support at 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.
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.
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.
Freelance Assistant Director / Production Assistant
September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Supported production roles across multiple short film projects, including assistant direction responsibilities such as on-set operations, scheduling, interdepartmental communication, and helping carry work from pre-production through principal photography.
Assistant Director at The Seagull Films
September 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Served as Assistant Director on 15 short film productions. Coordinated on-set operations, including scheduling and interdepartmental communication. Supported the production workflow from pre-production through principal photography.
Assistant Director at Seagull Films
September 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Served as Assistant Director on 15 short film productions. Coordinated on-set operations, including scheduling and interdepartmental communication. Supported production workflow from pre-production through principal photography.
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.
Workshop Participant at Yapım Lab
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Producing training with Zeynep Atakan (Canne's-winning producer).
Workshop Participant at Mithat Alam Film Centre
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Short Film Workshops.
Intern at Bianet
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Editorial internship focusing on political & philosophical themes; contributed to thematic content, scripting, and research.
Documentary Project Manager (two-part documentary) at Gün
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed a two-part documentary on Boğaziçi University protests and their wider socio-political impact in Turkey. Led research, production coordination, and post-production processes. Coordinated and conducted interviews with Amnesty International representatives, academics, and students. Reached over 90,000 views on YouTube.
Documentary Production Team Member (two-part documentary) at Gün | Boğaziçi University
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed and produced a two-part documentary on Boğaziçi University protests and their wider socio-political impact in Turkey. Led research, coordinated production, and handled post-production processes. Coordinated and conducted interviews with Amnesty International representatives, academics, and students. Reached over 90,000 YouTube views.
Documentary Project Manager at Gün | Boğaziçi University project
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Managed a two-part documentary on Boğaziçi University protests and their wider socio-political impact in Turkey. Led research, production coordination, and post-production processes. Coordinated and conducted interviews with Amnesty International representatives, academics, and students. Reached over 90,000 views on YouTube.
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.
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.
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Filmography roles include writing, directing, producing, and editing across multiple projects (details not fully specified in the resume).

Education

Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
B.A. in Philosophy (Honours) at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
B.A. in Philosophy (Honours) at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
B.A. in Philosophy (Honours) at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
B.A. in Philosophy (Honours) at Boğaziçi University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

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
Best Screenwriting, Best Cinematography & Best Editing — Prague Film School (nominee)
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026
Best Screenwriting, Best Cinematography & Best Editing — Prague Film School (nominee)
January 1, 2026 - August 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Government, Non-Profit Organization