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’m deeply passionate about film, photography, music production, and graphic design—not only as creative outlets, but as interconnected forms of storytelling. Each medium speaks its own language, and I draw inspiration from weaving them together to create experiences that resonate visually, sonically, and emotionally.
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.
NEWS ABOUT ME
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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
DISCOGRAPHY
– 2020 · Unspecified Holistic — Single
– 2020 · Belizehole — Single
– 2024 · Gloomy — Single
– 2025 · Let Me Get Something Spun — Single
– 2025 · Sirena — Single
– 2025 · Jungle After Dark — Single
– 2025 · Gloomy (Remastered) — Single
– 2025 · Jungle After Dark (Remastered) — Single
Thank you!
Mail: umut@justthinkwell.com
Mobile: +90 545 402 21 02