Bedirhan Sezer
Clifton,NJ
Summary
Creative visual storyteller with 7+ years of experience in photography, videography, and directing award-winning short films. Specialized in event coverage, promotional videos, and cultural storytelling for diverse clients across New York and beyond. Founder of a Google Partner digital agency with over 160 clients served.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
Turkish American Arts Society of New York
Queens, New York
11.2024 - Current
- Turkish American Arts Society of New York – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural and arts organization
- Organized and documented high-profile Turkish-American events
- Oversaw all video production for theater and cultural festivals
Director of Photography – Music Video
Best Starting Agency
Manhattan, New York
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Served as Director of Photography for Turkish pop star Burak Kut’s music video release
- Managed full video production, including lighting, camera operation, and on-set direction using personal professional equipment
- Delivered high-quality cinematic visuals aligned with the artist’s vision and brand aesthetic
Video Technician & LED Wall Specialist
Cloud 9 AV
Long Island City, New York
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Set up and operated professional lighting and LED video wall systems for high-end events and corporate productions
- Collaborated with audiovisual teams to ensure seamless integration of lighting and video elements
- Maintained and troubleshooted lighting and LED equipment on-site
Director of Photography (DoP)
ESG News
Manhattan, New York
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed and filmed 5 interview-based video projects for a global finance and sustainability media company
- Led on-set camera work, lighting, and framing to achieve high visual standards
- Coordinated post-production with editors to ensure consistency across all segments
Founder & Director
Best Starting Agency
Istanbul, Turkiye
01.2020 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Google Partner
- Produced ad campaigns and creative content for over 160 clients
- Created brand videos, social media reels, and product photography
- Directed commercial shoots for restaurants and retail businesses in NJ/NYC
- Google Partner
Education
B.A. - Drama and Acting
Istanbul Aydın University
Turkiye06-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Photography & Camerawork
Anadolu University
Turkiye06-2020
Associate of Arts - Radio & TV Programming
Gelişim University
Turkiye06-2019
Skills
- Video production (pre to post)
- Cinematography
- Event & interview shoots
- Camera operation & lighting
- Color grading
- Final Cut Pro
- Premiere Pro
- DSLR
- Mirrorless
- Cinema cameras
- Google Ads
- Digital marketing
- Video production
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Camera operation
- Lighting design
Notable Projects And Achievements
Kalbimiz Çanakkale, Director, Writer, Award-winning short film for the 100th anniversary of Çanakkale, 654 Gram, Winner of Best Short Film, Bir Şey Yap Güzel Olsun, Screened at multiple festivals, Karagöz’ün Amerika Yolculuğu, Writer/Director, A Turkish-American cultural short film, Barba KUŞ, Director and Producer, Directed and produced 25 sold-out shows of the play, Covered multiple Turkish-American cultural events across New York, including theater premieres, concerts, and festivals (TAASNY VP since 2024), Bar/Bat Mitzvah shoots in NYC & NJ, Weddings and engagement shoots, Interview productions in collaboration with ESG News, Corporate and promotional videos for U.S.-based small businesses
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
2024 — Kalbimiz Çanakkale (Director & Producer)
- August 30 Victory Day Special Screening, New Jersey, USA
- “Onlar Destan Yazdı, Sen Filmini Çek” Short Film Festival – Special Screening Award (2015)
2022 — 654 Gram (2nd Director)
- Best Film Award – 9th Balkan Panorama Film Festival
- Third Prize – 2nd Istanbul Design Center Short Film Competition
- Finalist – 3rd Esenler Film Days Short Film Competition
- Official Selection – 10th Kayseri Golden Sycamore Film Festival
- Finalist – 2nd Sultanbeyli National Short Film Competition
- Finalist – 3rd Kadrajımdan Çocuk Short Film Festival
2018 — Alt Tarafi Ölüm? (Writer & Director)
- 34th Young Days Theater Festival
- 2nd Kuşadası Theater Festival
- 1st Muzaffer İzgü National Theater Festival (Aydın)
2017 — Bir Şey Yap Güzel Olsun (2nd Director & Actor)
- First Prize – 7th ESDER Golden Shutter Short Film Competition
- Sponsor Special Award – 3rd Alemlere Rahmet International Short Film Competition
- Second Prize – 3rd Selçuklu Municipality “1 Hadith 1 Film” Competition
Affiliations
- Vice President of TAASNY (Turkish American Arts Society of New York) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting Turkish culture through theater, film, and music productions in the U.S.
- Organizer and contributor to high-profile cultural events, including Victory Day, Children’s Day, and short film festivals in New York.
- Actively involved in directing, shooting, and editing numerous community-based cultural performances and immigrant stories.
Certification
Certifications
- Google Ads Search Certification — April 2022 - 2025
- Google Ads Display Certification — April 2022 - 2025
- Google Ads Video Certification — April 2022 - 2025
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing – Google Digital Workshop — 2021 - 2025
- Google Ads for Beginners – Campaign Strategy & Targeting — October 2021 - 2025
Timeline
Director of Photography – Music Video
Best Starting Agency
05.2025 - 05.2025
Vice President
Turkish American Arts Society of New York
11.2024 - Current
Video Technician & LED Wall Specialist
Cloud 9 AV
07.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Photography (DoP)
ESG News
05.2024 - 03.2025
Founder & Director
Best Starting Agency
01.2020 - 03.2025
B.A. - Drama and Acting
Istanbul Aydın University
Bachelor of Arts - Photography & Camerawork
Anadolu University
Associate of Arts - Radio & TV Programming
Gelişim University
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