Umut Karaduman
Director · Photographer · Music & Film Producer
Based in Istanbul, I create across film, photography, and music through my studios JustThinkWell, JTW Film, and JTW Records. Since 2012, I’ve been telling stories through moving image and sound—blending disciplines to craft work that’s immersive, cinematic, and emotionally driven.
With a background in Visual Arts & Communication Design (Bahcesehir University), I approach each project with a focus on light, composition, and rhythm. My camera is not just a lens—it’s a narrative instrument. Whether directing a film, scoring a piece, or building a visual world, I aim to create atmosphere with clarity and intention.
I’ve directed and produced feature films, commercials, aftermovies, and documentaries—often shaping every layer from direction to cinematography, sound, and post-production. My work has screened at festivals including the International Istanbul Short Film Festival, Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, and Brazil New Visions Film Festival.
Each project is a chance to push boundaries—while staying honest, present, and visually precise.
FILMOGRAPHY
– 2012 · 1st Place, Audience Award — Hrant Dink Foundation “Vicdan Filmleri” Short Film Project
– 2025 · Official Selection, Best National Short Film — International Istanbul Short Film & The Writer’s Journey Festival · Screening & Director Q&A at AKM (Istanbul)
– 2025 · Honorable Mention, Best Documentary — Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
– 2025 · Winner, Best Cinematography (Waterway No58) — Brazil New Visions Film Festival
– 2025 · Semi-Finalist, Short Documentary — Dumbo Film Festival (New York)
DISCOGRAPHY
– 2020 · Unspecified Holistic — Single
– 2020 · Belizehole — Single
– 2024 · Gloomy — Single
– 2025 · Let Me Get Something Spun — Single
– 2025 · Sirena — Single
Thank you!
Mail: umut@justthinkwell.com
Mobile: +90 545 402 21 02