Crew log · 07 aboard · Surface 0m → −40m

Filmmakers above. Specialists below.

Underwater cinematographers, divers, freedivers and storytellers working where cinema meets the underwater world.

CORE TEAM
−06M
Akin Bağcılar

Akin Bağcılar

Founder · Director · UW Cinematographer

Award-winning filmmaker, director and underwater cinematographer. Akin leads FilmFactory's creative vision across films, documentaries and brand work around the world.

−12M
Mohammed Ibrahim

Mohammed Ibrahim

UW Cinematographer · Editor · Colourist

Mohammed combines underwater cinematography with editing and colour grading. He carries a production from the first frame underwater to final delivery, with a particular eye for macro and marine detail.

−16M
EKPHOTO TO COME

Elif Karagoz

Creative Writer · Story Consultant

With a background in screenwriting and visual storytelling, Elif develops the concepts and narratives behind FilmFactory productions.

−22M
Martina Janeckova

Martina Janeckova

Production Coordinator

Martina coordinates FilmFactory productions, from logistics on land to dive safety and marine-life spotting in the water. She keeps every shoot running safely and on schedule.

SPECIALISED CREW
−28M
BPHOTO TO COME

Bik

Freediving Instructor · Underwater Talent

An experienced freediving instructor and underwater performer, Bik specialises in complex breath-hold sequences for documentaries, commercials and films.

−34M
İlker Yokuş

İlker Yokuş

UW Camera Operator · On-Screen Talent

İlker brings calm precision to the underwater set, working both behind the camera and in front of it.

−40M
HYPHOTO TO COME

Harry Yokuş

Junior Content Creator · Underwater Talent

The next generation of underwater storytellers. Harry contributes creative content and underwater performance, with a passion for ocean conservation.

−40M · End of line

Your story goes underwater. We'll take it there.