Adem Gumrukculer is a talented filmmaker and photographer who has made a name for himself in the world of media and advertising. Adem graduated from the faculty of cinema in Istanbul and has been living in Rotterdam.

He started his career in 2009 as a director’s assistant at TRT (Turkish Radio Television), a government-owned TV channel. Thanks to his talent and ambition, he was quickly promoted to the position of director, and for two years, he directed the TV show “Zirvedekiler”. In the following years Adem worked with a number of global-level brands such as Samsung, Nescafe, Azimut, and Momentus, creating high-quality content.

In 2017, His commercial photos were published at the prestigious Basel World exhibition in Switzerland. The city of Rotterdam has inspired Adem, and in just three short years, he has developed an established signature style in architectural photography. His shots are characterized by flat patterns, urban lines, and a keen eye for detail that captures the essence of the city in a fresh and dynamic way.

He was selected as a filmmaker for the Roodkapje Rotterdam Imaginary Band Land Festival in 2018, and he has made short videos for Rotterdam Architecture Month, Het Nieuw Instituut, and InnovatieLabs. He has also participated in documentary projects and collaborated with global artists to create music videos, adding to his ever-growing video portfolio.

Currently, Adem works in the theater scene, creating teaser movies, documentaries and photographs for Theater Utrecht and DOX independently.