Hi, I’m Yusuf Şen, Istanbul-based filmmaker and writer. I craft short films, music videos, and documentary pieces, blending storytelling with a curiosity for visual experimentation. I’m eager to explore how Artificial Intelligence can enhance creative media and data-driven storytelling, while continuing to develop my craft in directing, writing, and on-set collaboration.

Yusuf Şen

Hi, I’m Yusuf Şen, Istanbul-based filmmaker and writer. I craft short films, music videos, and documentary pieces, blending storytelling with a curiosity for visual experimentation. I’m eager to explore how Artificial Intelligence can enhance creative media and data-driven storytelling, while continuing to develop my craft in directing, writing, and on-set collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Yusuf Şen, Istanbul-based filmmaker and writer. I craft short films, music videos, and documentary pieces, blending storytelling with a curiosity for visual experimentation.

I’m eager to explore how Artificial Intelligence can enhance creative media and data-driven storytelling, while continuing to develop my craft in directing, writing, and on-set collaboration.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Director & Art Department Assistant at Following The Roots – TRT Avaz
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assisted directing and art department on a TRT Avaz project, coordinating on-set operations and supporting creative decisions across the production.
Camera Assistant at Hyundai Commercial Movies (Series)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Supported camera department on Hyundai series of commercial movies; assisted with lighting, shot setup, and gear management.
Assistant Director at Ahmed Cavad Documentary – TRT Avaz
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Assisted the director in coordinating shoots, scheduling, and on-set tasks for a TRT Avaz documentary project.
Director/Writer at Independent Short Films
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Directed and wrote several short films including Changes (2016), Blues (2017), Guardian (2020), Hard to Meet Again (2020), Hair on the Ground (2023).
Director/Writer at Independent Music Videos
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Directed and wrote music videos: Crimson Caroline (No Reason to Do This, 2019), Bilgi (Blue, 2020), Mehmet Alp (Eskisi Gibi Değilim, 2021).

Education

Bachelor's degree at Istanbul University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services