ABOUT
Based in Istanbul, I am a founder, producer, and director working across film, photography, and music.
I operate within my own creative ecosystem: JustThinkWell, JTW Prod., JTW Film, and JTW Records. At the core of this structure is JustThinkWell, the first company I founded and continue to lead. It serves as the conceptual and strategic foundation from which the entire JTW universe has evolved—bridging storytelling, visual culture, and sound under a unified creative vision.
Since 2012, my work has focused on creating immersive, cinematic, and emotionally driven narratives. I approach each project through a strong emphasis on light, composition, rhythm, and atmosphere, treating the camera not simply as a technical tool, but as a narrative language in itself.
With a background in Visual Arts & Communication Design (Bahçeşehir University), I build visual worlds with clarity and intention. Whether directing a film, producing music, or shaping a brand’s visual identity, my aim is to create work that connects on both a visual and emotional level.
As a producer and director, my practice spans feature films, commercials, documentaries, music projects, and aftermovies. I frequently oversee the entire creative process—from concept development and direction to cinematography, sound design, and post-production—allowing for strong creative continuity and a distinctive, cohesive voice across projects.
My work has been screened at international festivals including the International Istanbul Short Film Festival, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, and Brazil New Visions Film Festival.
Each project is an exploration of new boundaries—grounded in honesty, presence, and visual precision.
NEWS
MIXMAG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DGI1L3PMtqI/?img_index=1
MIXMAG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DM-wiB7Myo9/?img_index=1
BNVIFF Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMwJbRtIw_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MTFoZnY1bW53azZ2OA==
ARFF Berlin - https://festregards.com/2025/10/07/waterway-no58-dir-umut-karaduman/
ARFF Berlin - https://festregards.com/arff-berlin-2025/
FILMOGRAPHY
– 2012 · 1st Place, Audience Award (Deney) — Hrant Dink Foundation “Vicdan Filmleri” Short Film Project
– 2025 · Official Selection, Best National Short Film (Waterway No58) — International Istanbul Short Film & The Writer’s Journey Festival · Screening & Director Q&A at AKM (Istanbul)
– 2025 · Honorable Mention, Best Documentary (Waterway No58) — Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
– 2025 · Winner, Best Cinematography (Waterway No58) — Brazil New Visions Film Festival
– 2025 · Semi-Finalist, Short Documentary (Waterway No58) — Dumbo Film Festival (New York)
– 2025 · Finalist, Best Documentary Short Film (Waterway No58) — Anatolia International Film Festival
– 2025 · Official Selection, Best Documentary Short Film (Waterway No58) — Izmir International Short Film Festival
– 2025 · Quarter - Finalist, Best Documentary Film (Waterway No58) — 2025 ARFF Berlin // International Film Festival
– 2025 · Semi-Finalist, Best Director of Documentary (Waterway No58) — BIMIFF - Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
– 2025 · Official Selection, Best Documentary (Waterway No58) — BIMIFF - Brazil International Monthly Independent Film Festival
Electronic music producer and multidisciplinary artist working across sound and image.
His early release Belizehole introduced a dark, atmospheric and cinematic approach, laying the foundation for a sound driven by tension, rhythm and space.
Tracks such as Gloomy, Jungle After Dark, Let Me Get Something Spun and 909 Protocol define the core of his current direction. Gloomy leans into melodic, soft house textures, while Sirena and Reckless explore groove-focused house structures shaped by percussion and vocal elements.
More playful, dance-driven works like Jungle After Dark, Brash and Let Me Get Something Spun combine techno energy with vocal-led momentum, creating an uplifting and physical club experience.
On the darker edge, Blackout and 909 Protocol stand out as groovy yet hard-hitting techno tracks with a strong cinematic presence.
Alongside music production, he is actively involved in visual storytelling and film, allowing sound and image to evolve together as interconnected creative fields. His work is rooted in atmosphere, movement and emotional impact rather than strict genre boundaries.
DISCOGRAPHY
Unspecified Holistic — Single
Belizehole — Single
Let Me Get Something Spun — Single
Sirena — Single
Jungle After Dark — Single
Gloomy — Single
Groovy Dust — Single
Purple Horizon — Single
Unfold — Single
Reckless — Single
Blackout — Single
Brash — Single
909 Protocol — Single
Thank you!
Mail: umut@jtwprod.com