CV / Resume

KAAN ÇAKIR Scripted Content Development & Film Production Professional Istanbul / London (Open to relocation) | | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaan-çakır-5366aa22b/ PROFILE Media and film professional with a BA in Media & Communications and an MA in Filmmaking from Goldsmiths, University of London. Hands-on experience in content development, editorial research, and production coordination through work at a Turkey- based digital streaming platform and independent production companies. Currently focused on transitioning into scripted film and drama development, with strong academic and practical grounding in storytelling, research, and creative workflows. Fluent in English and German. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Produc'on Assistant – Content & Development Support GAİN (Turkey-based digital streaming platform), Istanbul April 2025 – January 2026 • Supported content development and editorial research across original platform productions • Assisted in script, treatment, and format development processes • Prepared pitch materials, research documents, and development notes for internal commissioning meetings • Coordinated communication between creative, editorial, production, and post- production teams • Monitored post-production workflows and delivery schedules for original content • Reviewed trailers and broadcast copies, providing technical and editorial feedback • Supported subtitle review and English-language adaptations for international- facing content • Gained hands-on exposure to platform commissioning workflows and content strategy Selected Projects: 101 with Elçin Sangu (S1), Let’s Talk with Senem Aydın (S2), Cüneyt Özdemir Documentaries (S2), Final Gate (S1), Savunmada Yerli Devrim: Türkiye’nin Hikâyesi, 550 Miles Produc'on Intern Goya Entertainment, Istanbul December 2022 – January 2023 • Assisted the director and production coordination team on scripted TV projects for a national streaming platform • Supported development research, auditions, and post-production coordination Editorial Intern We Are the News, London August 2022 – September 2022 • Contributed to editorial content production and research for a London-based independent online publication EDUCATION Goldsmiths, University of London MA Filmmaking | 2023 – 2025 • Focused on narrative filmmaking, script development, directing, and production • Produced three short films as part of the programme • Graduation film screened at Curzon Mayfair, London and submitted to multiple international film festivals BA Media & Communications | 2020 – 2023 • Academic focus on media industries, film history, global media, and storytelling • Producer on two documentary graduation projects; one submitted to RTS (Royal Television Society) Awards UCLA Digital Filmmaking | 2018 • Attended to a summer school about digital filmmaking in UCLA, Los Angeles. Took part in two short film projects; one as a producer and the other as a director. SELECTED SHORT FILMS (SCRIPTED & NARRATIVE) Blowout (2024–2025) – Producer 10-min narrative short film. Screened at Curzon Mayfair, London; submitted to Ely Film Festival, TAFF, Sacramento International Film Festival, Black Film Summit. Exhale (2024) – Producer Short drama film exploring family dynamics within the South Asian diaspora in London. Exactly The Same (2023) – Producer Short narrative comedy. Punk Politics (2023) – Producer A documentary short film about the rise of the punk culture during the 80s. The film was submitted to Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards in London. R.I.P’D (2018) – Director Short western-comedy film produced at UCLA in Los Angeles. SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT • Remembrance (Drama – Short Film 2021) A short film script about the memories and the value of nostalgia. • Counterfeiter (Drama, Crime – Short Film 2021) A short film script about a greedy businessman committing financial crimes to fulfil his wish. SKILLS Languages: English (Fluent), German (Fluent – DSD C1) Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, Mac OS Creative Skills: Script analysis, development research, pitch preparation ADDITIONAL • Compulsory military service done in October 2026. • Acting training – City Academy London (4-level certificate programme) • Open to relocation: UK / USA / UAE / Europe