Murat Kesgin

Murat Kesgin (born 16 November 1971, Turkey) is a Turkish film producer, screenwriter, media executive, and television broadcaster. Since the 1990s, he has been involved in various media production, broadcasting, and content management projects in Turkey, Kenya, and the United Kingdom.

Early life and education Murat Kesgin was born on 16 November 1971 in Turkey. He completed primary school at Bayrampaşa Vatan Primary School (1977–1982), middle school at Bayrampaşa RC Secondary School (1982–1985), and high school at Üsküdar Cumhuriyet High School (1985–1988). He earned his undergraduate degree from Ankara University, Faculty of History, between 1989 and 1993.

Little Bride (Turkish: Küçük Gelin, on Turkish Wikipedia) A TV series written and produced by Kesgin, it tells the story of a 13-year-old girl forced into marriage in Southeastern Turkey to save her sibling. Aired between 2013–2015, the series addressed forced child marriage and societal pressure.

Torn Between Two Worlds (Turkish: İki Dünya Arasında, on Turkish Wikipedia) A drama series exploring themes of migration, identity, and cultural synthesis, portraying the struggles and relationships of different characters.

The Shadow of the Plane Tree (Turkish: Çınarın Gölgesinde, on Turkish Wikipedia) Set in a small Anatolian town, this series focuses on family dynamics, generational conflicts, and social values, forming a bridge between past and present.

Selam (film) (Turkish: Selam (film), on Turkish Wikipedia) A 2013 film based on real events, portraying young teachers who go to unfamiliar countries to teach and help others. Set across Afghanistan, Senegal, and Bosnia.

Selam: Journey to Spring (Turkish: Selam: Bahara Yolculuk, on Turkish Wikipedia) A 2015 sequel based on the story of İsmail, a young teacher from Turkey who tries to establish a school in Kyrgyzstan. Runtime: approx. 2h 6min.

Kehkeşan Magazine (2014) As Editor-in-Chief, Kesgin worked on editorial strategy, interviews, and cultural content.

Yeşil Elma Yemek Dergisi - Green Apple Food Magazine (2015) He worked as coordinator, focusing on content planning and thematic editorial direction.

Awards London Independent Film Festival Best Drama Award: Received for the film Exodus.

Conferences and professional development Samanyolu TV News Reporting Conference (2004) Ebru TV (USA) Content and Broadcast Planning (2012) Hazar TV (Azerbaijan) Ratings Analysis and Broadcast Planning (2013) Ebru TV Kenya Ratings Analysis and Broadcast Planning (2013)