life through a lens
Ela Kır is a Turkish-British documentary filmmaker whose work is rooted in empathy, observation, and human connection. Through an intimate and authentic approach to documentary storytelling, she focuses on people and communities whose voices are often overlooked, creating films that bring unseen stories to light and give space to those rarely heard.
Her films have screened internationally and received multiple awards, including Best International Documentary at the Mojo Italia Film Festival for A Little Bit Like Calm, and Best Documentary at the Prodigy Film Festival for Seriously, 2020…. Her latest film, Roots of Love, is currently beginning its international festival run.
Ela’s work blends observational documentary with a deeply personal sensibility, prioritising trust, presence, and emotional honesty in front of the camera. Alongside her independent documentary practice, she works across commercial, branded, and socially driven projects.
She is currently completing an MFA in Directing Documentary at the prestigious National Film and Television School (NFTS).
Private viewing links available upon request
ROOTS OF LOVE
STORM
2026
2025
SOMEWHERE INBETWEEN
BROTHERS IN ARMS
SERIOUSLY, 2020...
A LITTLE BIT LIKE CALM
2025
2024
2020
2018
DREAMERS DISEASE
THE THOUGHT OF NOTHING
MASQUERADE IDENTITY
2017
2016
2015
Filmography
awards & exhibitions
let's work together
documentary
Ela specialises in documentary filmmaking. Being a natural storyteller, loves going after unique topics, documenting each experience.
fiction
Having worked on multiple fiction pieces and music videos, she is able to offer visual direction throughout the entire project.
commercial
With a keen interest in marketing, always coming up with creative ideas and visuals in line with the brands identity and message.
FILM / VIDEO DIRECTOR & EDITOR
Available for freelance and contract jobs.
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