Kerem Kurtulus

M. Kerem Kurtuluş, born on January 3, 1990, in Istanbul, is a Turkish film producer and director. As the founder of Pardy Group, Kurtuluş has been involved in numerous projects in the fields of cinema, advertising, and photography. Early Career: While studying at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Communication, Kurtuluş began his career in photography production companies. He had been interested in photography since childhood and gained his first professional experiences as a photography assistant. Influenced by his photographer uncle, he was drawn to this field at a young age. Over time, he worked in various positions in production companies, gaining experience in areas ranging from camera assistance to editing, lighting, and cinematography. During his student years, he founded the Literature and Art Club and hosted a radio program titled Söz Kerem Müzik Emre on Radyo İletişim for two years. Additionally, he worked as a freelance photographer for Hürriyet Newspaper and Heygirl Magazine, marking his early entry into the media sector. Career: In 2015, Kurtuluş founded his first company, Netch Media, marking the beginning of his professional journey. During this period, he collaborated with his university classmate, Emre Akbulut, providing services to various brands. In 2020, he co-founded a talent management and career management company with casting director Çağdaş Başaran Oktay. Around the same time, he established Red Grain Studio with photographer Kubilay Karslı. In 2022, Kurtuluş ventured into the jewelry sector by launching an international jewelry brand, Pardy Jewelry. That same year, he founded Pardy Production to separate his advertising business from his film and documentary productions, shifting more towards filmmaking. By 2023, he consolidated all his ventures under the Pardy Group umbrella. Filmography: Sleepless Dream (2015) – Director of Photography, When the Fire Goes Down (2017) – Producer, Director, Writer, 8th Frame (2017) – Producer, Timeless Objects (2017) – Director, XY (2021) – Producer, Director, Writer, 06.02 Hope (2022) – Producer, Director, The Bomb (2024) – Producer, From Past to Present: The Turkish Grand National Assembly (2024) – Director, Back To The Land (2024) – Director - Producer, I’ve Never in My Life (2025) – TV Series, Bomb Film (2026), Offbeat Rhythm (2027). Education: Istanbul University, Faculty of Communication (2010-2014), Basic and Advanced Photography (2010), Cinematography Training (2012), Acting Training at Başkent Communication Academy (2014), Vancouver Film School – Film Production. Social Responsibility and Association Memberships: Vice President of Genç MÜSİAD, Member of the Association of Short Film Directors, Member of GSYİAD, Board Member of the TOBB Istanbul Young Entrepreneurs Council, Vice President of the MÜSİAD Media Sector Committee, Member of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce’s Culture, Art, and Sports Committee, TOG - Volunteers Foundation, Festival Director of MAFF (Film Festival), Director of the TOBB Screenwriting Competition