I'M
Emİr melek.

PRODUCER

Emir Melek studied political science and film studies at Bogazici University in Istanbul. He completed his MA in political science at Bogazici University. Selected for the Sarajevo Talents (2023), Berlinale Talents (2025), Rotterdam Lab (2025) and Cinelink Producers Lab (2025). Member of producers association, SEYAP. Fluent in Turkish, English, and Persian.

“Kavur”, his first feature film as producer, made its world premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam and Turkish premiere at Istanbul Film Festival in 2023. Kavur has been the most award winning Turkish film of the year. “Tomato, Pepper, Depression”, his second feature, made its national premiere at the Istanbul Film Festival and has been awarded Special Jury. In 2026, Melek became one of the youngest selection committee member ever appointed to the Documentary Production Support Board of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

CREDITS

KAVUR, 2023

DOMATES, BİBER, DEPRESYON (TOMATO, PEPPER, DEPRESSION), 2024

İKİ KENT ARASINDA (BETWEEN TWO CITIES), 2024

VIKTOR, 2025

SUNBURN, 2026

WORKS IN PROGRESS

FORTY DAYS FORTY NIGHTS, FOLK HORROR, FEATURE - IN LATE DEVELOPMENT

IN BLUE, OBSERVATIONAL DOCUMENTARY, FEATURE , IN EDITING

NAVEL OF DUDU, FICTION, SHORT, IN DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

I provide professional filmmaking services from project development and production to funding, festival strategy, and international partnerships. I support filmmakers with production management, development packages, financing strategies, and market positioning tailored to each project’s needs.

I also offer mentoring, consulting, and workshops for filmmakers and production teams, focusing on practical production knowledge, project development, and navigating the international film industry.

Please get in touch for collaboration opportunities and service inquiries.

2026-2027

The Ministry of Tourism and Culture

Selection Committee Member

Serving as a committee member evaluating documentary film projects submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Documentary Support Fund, contributing to the assessment and selection of projects for public funding.

2026 - ongoing

part-time production

Founder

Founded and manage an independent production company focused on developing and producing auteur-driven films, with an emphasis on international co-productions. Responsible for project development, financing, co-production partnerships, and positioning projects within the international film industry.

2023-2026

Luna Filmworks

Co-Founder

Managing the company’s overall operations and film production activities, overseeing project development, financing, budgeting, production planning, partnerships, and festival strategy. Responsible for developing and producing feature and documentary projects from development through completion.

2021 - ongoing

DECA Filtre

Managing Director

Managing the overall operations of an automotive filtration and spare parts business, overseeing sales, procurement, inventory, finance, logistics, and customer relations. Responsible for business strategy, pricing, supplier management, and day-to-day decision-making.

CONTACT

Please do not hesitate to contact me!

Just one tiny request:

no scripts unless requested —

I promise I’ll ask when the time comes :)

emirmelek@gmail.com