Burak Utucu is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey.

He studied Radio & Television at İzmir University of Economics between 2013 - 2015. Then, he got Anadolu University Journalism department in 2015. He worked as a video editor intern at Hurriyet Newspaper during 2015 winter and summer. He Read moremade my abroad internship in London between June and September 2017 at Videoplugger which is production company. He studied Political Science and Journalism at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland between October 2017 and July 2018. He graduated in 2020 May from Anadolu University.

He started become freelance journalist for Journo.com in 2019 while he was student. He worked as a freelancer for Al Jazeera English in Izmir earthquake. He got a full time job in 2021 February. He worked as a news editor for Kapsul Bulten until 2021 October. After that, he worked with Independent Turkish as a video journalist until 2023 October. He improved myself about solo journalism and MOJO. Lastly, he worked for Balkan Insight, Turkish Journalists Association, Teyit.org as freelancer.

I'm Mohammad, based in Turkey with extensive experience in media since 2012. Collaborated with humanitarian organizations, Arab and foreign media agencies in roles like DoP, Video Editor and Video Producer.

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Jacob Wirtschafter is a seasoned journalist based in Istanbul, Türkiye, with extensive experience reporting on various aspects of the Middle East, from cultural history and economic developments to political turmoil and conflict. His work has delved into the rapid cultural and social transformation Read moreof Saudi Arabia, as evidenced by the international art show Desert X Al Ula, which reflects the kingdom's push towards tourism and gender equality. Wirtschafter has also covered the political landscape of Egypt, including the high divorce rates and government efforts to address them, as well as the UAEs housing market growth driven by digital nomads and foreign buyers.

Wirtschafter has reported on the escalating tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile River's water resources due to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. His articles have highlighted the shifting political dynamics in the region, such as the mass demonstrations  in support of Palestine and the impact of President el-Sisi's policies on the Cairo megapolis. He has provided insights into the political solutions and regional diplomatic relations, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Syrian opposition, and the impact of blockades on Middle Eastern economies.

In addition to his political reporting, Wirtschafter has explored the cultural sphere, with pieces on the revival of the Kalecik Karasi grape in Turkey's winemaking industry and the role of music in commemorating historical events like Egypt's 1919 revolution. His work reflects a deep understanding of the complexities of the Middle East, its conflicts, and its path towards economic and social development.

Ahmed Deeb, is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer based in Istanbul. He has over a decade of experience in filming, directing, editing, and photography. He was the cinematographer on an Emmy award nominated film in 2016 and won the first prize in the UN Correspondents Association (UNCA) in Read more2013. His cinematography has been featured in many leading international outlets such as Al-Jazeera, ARTE, France24, Canal+, and EuroNews among others. 

He has filmed and directed short and long form documentaries for various international organizations such UNDP, Save the Children, International Women's Media Foundation and Expertise France. 

His photography from across the Middle East and Europe has featured prominently in leading international media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the New YorkTimes, the Washington Post, the Guardian, and Al-Jazeera amongst others.

Ekin Calisir is an independent journalist and filmmaker based in Izmir, Turkey. She Istanbul in Al Jazeera and NTV, made current affairs programmes and documentaries for media outlets such as The Guardian, TRT. Producer of award winning feature length documentary film Mr Gay Syria about Syrian LGBT Read morerefugees. Speaks English, French and Spanish.
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Remzi Samar is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey.

I am an American multimedia journalist based in Afghanistan and have contributed to Foreign Policy, CBS - Radio, CBC, The Guardian, The National, Al Jazeera, NPR, La Repubblica, VOX Media (Eater + Racked), and other publications. I have also created content for UNESCO and UH-Habitat

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Huseyin Aldemir is a photojournalist based in İstanbul, Turkey. 
Born in 1987 in İstanbul, Turkey. He received his BA degree from the Department of Journalism at İstanbul Bilgi University. Following that, he started to work as a reporter in Habervesaire and Bianet. He worked as a photographer at Read moreİstanbul Bilgi University's marketing department. In 2013, he started to work in Reuters as a freelance photographer on breaking news and social issues. His pictures have been published by The New York Times, Stern, Guardian, Der Spiegel, Telegrapgh, Paris Match among others. He currently lives in Istanbul and continues his work as a stringer photojournalist at Reuters.