TL;DR: I’m passionate about combining creativity and technology in film, video production and digital storytelling. Let’s chat over a cup of coffee—decaf is my go-to.
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Hi, I’m Cem, thriving where creativity meets technology. My career includes over 400 video productions and campaigns, each a chance to enhance my skills and deepen my grasp of the full production process. I always aim to add that extra 1% of excellence. My work focuses on crafting narratives that deeply connect with audiences. Trusting the process is key—even if it's demanding, the motivation stems from its inherent value and the joy of impactful storytelling. At my creative studio, CLOCKKNOCK GmbH, we specialize in digital storytelling through video, which allows us to scale our teams and deeply engage in various aspects of the workflow, especially the detailed world of post-production.

This extensive hands-on experience has helped us to devise strategies and stories that resonate with diverse audiences, proving that storytelling's power extends beyond platforms. My time exploring Germany’s first NFT Launchpad offered invaluable insights into conveying value in a crowded market, strengthening my belief in blockchain technology’s role in enabling a democratic, participatory creator economy. Although brief, this experience shapes our approach to introducing brands and NGOs to web3 possibilities. Integrating AI into our workflows, using tools for story optimization and audio transcription, has transformed our operations, making CLOCKKNOCK a beacon for business leaders in AI strategy.
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On a personal note, as a child of migrants who left Turkey at age four due to the 1980s Military Junta, themes of belonging, identity, and migration are close to my heart. I have written extensively on these topics and proudly hold scholarships from organizations like the Social Impact Lab from SAP, Mediengründerzentrum as an entrepreneur, and Neuköllner Oper as a writer. I actively support the Turkish diaspora and have spoken at EU cultural and media events about Turkey in 2018, sharing insights on content production, AI, Web3, digital empowerment, and ownership at various industry gatherings, most recently at Blockchance in Hamburg. As the media landscape evolves, with digital identity as a growing challenge, I remain committed—always learning, adapting, and pushing the limits. I studied Theater, Film, English Literature, and Politics (Masters) at the University of Cologne, have lived in Seattle and Istanbul, and been a frequent traveler to many countries, enriching my global perspective and cultural insights through photography.

My commitment is to lead the pace for narratives that engage and profoundly resonate in this ever-changing digital age. If this strikes a chord with you, let’s see how we can work together. Let’s talk.