Şükrü Gürsoy is a director, writer and cinematographer based in Türkiye. His work blends atmospheric storytelling with restrained visuals, focusing on characters caught between silence, pressure and moral ambiguity.
He has directed short films, creative documentaries and commercial work across various industries. His short film GÖMÜ (BURIED) received the Best Short Film award at the Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival, and his documentary KAHİN (THE ORACLE) recently won Best Documentary at the HaliC GoldenHorn Film Festival. He also works as an underwater cinematographer, contributing to feature films, commercials and documentary projects. He is currently developing multiple feature films and documentary series, including LEŞ (THE CARRION), SON TEKLİ (THE LAST ROLL), Gömü, Zeniketes, MAI WRECKS and several projects for digital platforms.
FILMOGRAPHY
Feature Films
LEŞ (THE CARRION) — Director, Writer — In Development
SON TEKLİ (THE LAST ROLL) — Director, Writer — In Development
GÖMÜ (BURIED) — Director, Writer — In Development
KORSAN (PIRATE) — Director, Writer — In Development
Short Films
GÖMÜ (BURIED) — Director, Writer — 2024
ÇAPRAZ MANTIK (CROSS LOGIC) — Director, Writer — 2002
Documentaries
TEK İŞİMİZ (OUR ONLY JOB) — Director, Write, Cinematographer — 2023
APARTMAN HİKAYELERİ (APARTMENT TALES) — Director, Cinematographer — 2023
MAVİ ROTA (BLUE ROUTE) — Director, Cinematographer — 2023
KAHİN (THE ORACLE) — Director, Cinematographer — 2022
ZABIT (OFFICER) — Director, Cinematographer — 2019
SELECTIONS / AWARDS
GÖMÜ (BURIED)
Amsterdam New Cinema Film Festival – Best Short Film
Monza Film Fest – Best Super Short – (bimonthly awards)
Reale Film Festival – Best Drama – Honorable Mention
Belgrad International Film Festival – Quarter Finalist
Short to the Point – Official Selection
Izmir Kısa Film Festivali – Official Selection
Roma Prisma Film Awards – Official Selection
KÂHİN (THE ORACLE)
Haliç GoldenHorn Film Festival – Best Documentary
Reale Film Festival – Best Documentary – Honorable Mention
Fethiye Film Festival – Official Selection
Gordion Archeofilm Festival – Official Selection
Short to the Point – Official Selection
Roma Prisma Film Awards – Official Selection
