I am a creative, focused and passionate Video Director with 10 years of experience in commercial, documentary and live news broadcast productions. I excel at team leadership, adapting to high-pressure environments, and collaborating across diverse cultural and professional contexts to craft compelling stories.

Cansu Yesilbademli

I am a creative, focused and passionate Video Director with 10 years of experience in commercial, documentary and live news broadcast productions. I excel at team leadership, adapting to high-pressure environments, and collaborating across diverse cultural and professional contexts to craft compelling stories.

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I am a creative, focused and passionate Video Director with 10 years of experience in commercial, documentary and live news broadcast productions.

I excel at team leadership, adapting to high-pressure environments, and collaborating across diverse cultural and professional contexts to craft compelling stories.

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Work Experience

Video Director / Project Manager
January 1, 2018 - Present
Creative leadership of video projects from concept to delivery, coordinating production teams and stakeholders to achieve high-quality results.
Video Manager / Director at Costa Rica Rescue Wildlife Center
November 20, 2023 - September 20, 2024
Directed a wildlife documentary in rainforests of Costa Rica, highlighting habitat restoration efforts for endangered species; ensured video quality; conducted extensive field shoots with biologist and primatologist teams.
Live Broadcast Director at RTV
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023
Managed a 30-person team (rigging crew, camera operators, journalists, editors, motion graphics) and directed the live broadcast rundown each hour; ensured broadcast video/audio quality.
Video Manager at ABB Busch Jaeger
November 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021
Directed pre-production and production of German factory commercials for Smart Home Technologies; led a 15-person team.
Chief of Staff / Video Editor at Meydan TV
March 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
Chief of Staff and Video Editor; contributed to editorial workflow and video production.
Video Director at IDFA Docu-Film Festival Amsterdam
November 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Directed a team of 3; produced festival interviews and filmmaker panel videos.
Live Broadcast Director / Video Editor at Correctiv & Ozguruz
February 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Directed newsroom broadcasts, connected live to journalists and politicians; set up and ensured functional Wirecast broadcast system.
Video Grapher & Editor at Apollo TV
October 1, 2015 - January 31, 2017
Grapher and editor for art openings, shows, events and artist interviews in Berlin.
Video Grapher at Dirty Cheap Creative
April 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Internship; created commercial/documentary content for Nike 'The Chance' campaign; learning on set.
Set+ Office Assistant (Intern) at BBC & National Geographic
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Set and office support for documentary productions.

Education

at Sabancı University
January 11, 2030 - May 19, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment