Testimonials and recommendations for our services
Over time, we have been receiving very nice feedbacks for our services in different platforms. We've decided to put them together under a single page. Here's what our international clients had to say about us.
Ian Woolf (USA)
Line Producer at CBS
Fixer in Turkey delivered phenomenal footage, contributing to a show that was a success during its 2-year run. The team lead maintained a seamless workflow and delivered on time and within budget. They demonstrated their willingness to go above and beyond to deliver the best film for the show.
Line Producer at CBS
Fixer in Turkey delivered phenomenal footage, contributing to a show that was a success during its 2-year run. The team lead maintained a seamless workflow and delivered on time and within budget. They demonstrated their willingness to go above and beyond to deliver the best film for the show.
Neil McKeown (UK)
Senior Producer at DAZN Group As Executive Producer of FIBA Media, we've been working with Mert over many years and he's covered all of our biggest events including the 2019 World Cup, EuroBasket Men and Women and the Basketball Champions League. He has proved to be a real asset for us in many ways, whether conducting live interviews on court with his own crew or local crew, or shooting material for use in our Magazine Shows or on social media platforms, he has always delivered for us. I have no hesitation in recommending Mert and I'm sure he will maintain the extremely high levels he always gave during my time at FIBA Media. And a really nice guy to top it all off! |
Mary Olive Smith (USA)
-Documentary Director & Cinematographer Mert and his crew did an outstanding job on Turkey segment of “24 Hours of Reality”, Al Gore’s climate group’s global broadcast (for a U.S.-based production company). He filmed a growing wind energy farm in coal-mining country-- Soma, Turkey. The top-rate talent and professionalism was much appreciated by us and by the people they filmed on our behalf. Thanks Mert! |
Jason Cohen (USA)
Academy Award Nominated Director
I just wanted to say thank again for eveything! I really appreciate all your hard work in setting things up and making sure all ran smoothly for the shoot. We got a bunch of great footage that I know will help around our film. Please send my regards to Dino and Okan as well. I really enjoyed working with them had a lot of fun which always important for me on a shoot. Thanks again.
Academy Award Nominated Director
I just wanted to say thank again for eveything! I really appreciate all your hard work in setting things up and making sure all ran smoothly for the shoot. We got a bunch of great footage that I know will help around our film. Please send my regards to Dino and Okan as well. I really enjoyed working with them had a lot of fun which always important for me on a shoot. Thanks again.
Ross Perkins (UK)
Senior Creative Producer at Muse LDN We used Mert for part of our Marriott Hotel Production. the service and professional attitude was amazing, not only did the team deliver what was necessary time and time again but they were also available to entertain the entire crew. This was probably one of the most fun shoots we did on our European tour. We can not recommend the team enough, so suggest you just use them and will find out how great they are. |
Jean Roy (Canada)
Co-founder at Eureka! Productions The team of Eurêka! Productions, Philippe, David, Yvonne, Dominique, Marie-Justine and myself, wanted to thank you again for your help, your generosity, your hospitality and your kindness towards us. Our experience in Turkey would not have been the same without you. There is no doubt in my mind that your work and efforts greatly contributed to our project and we wanted you to be assured of how greatful we are. The success of our documentary will not only be ours, it will ve yours as well! We wish you all the best! |
Johanna Asplund (Sweden)
Producer at Mastiff.se I worked with Mert filming a Swedish reality show in Istanbul. We had a pretty complicated and difficult starting point, but that changed after Mert and his team joined us. Together we made an epic season, produced by Mastiff Television. |
Anja Seibert (Germany)
Production Manager at Markenfilm Crossing Finished shooting in Turkey. Thanks to the great service production Fixer in Turkey and to Mert Gürel the producer for making EVERYTHING possible!!! |
Michael Berthon (UK)
Creative Director at Twelthman.co
Mert was a total professional throughout our production. He facilitated an ambitious drone shoot and ground cameras, in challenging conditions - acting as fixer, negotiator and wise council! Mert has a calm, can-do attitude and a fantastic work ethic. We would highly recommend him.
Creative Director at Twelthman.co
Mert was a total professional throughout our production. He facilitated an ambitious drone shoot and ground cameras, in challenging conditions - acting as fixer, negotiator and wise council! Mert has a calm, can-do attitude and a fantastic work ethic. We would highly recommend him.
Tom Bloom (USA)
Director at Blue 60 Pictures Mert is an excellent fixer. I can’t say enough about his responsiveness. his attention to detail. his language skills, and his understanding of the production landscape in Istanbul. Mert is my go to guy for any production I’m producing in Turkey. |
Wonki Baek (South Korea)
Senior Producer at Weber Shandwick Mert is highly experienced filmmaker and director. We are making a testimonial video of the aerospace parts manufacture and needed some camera shots and interviews near Izmir, Turkey. So he had and his crew flew away and got us great shots meeting our expectations He is also a good communicatior so that we proceed the project only though Skype without meeting in person. Therefore I would like to strongly recommend him especailly if you are need to a shot in Turkey but don’t know any Turkish! |
Klas Karterud (Sweden)
Freelance Cinematographer
I worked as a cameraman on Swedish Production in Istanbul in april 2014. We worked for one month full speed. I worked with Mert Gürel and his crew every day during this month and it was a great experience both professionally and personally. I have been working with TV and film for 30 years and I highly recommend their services.
Freelance Cinematographer
I worked as a cameraman on Swedish Production in Istanbul in april 2014. We worked for one month full speed. I worked with Mert Gürel and his crew every day during this month and it was a great experience both professionally and personally. I have been working with TV and film for 30 years and I highly recommend their services.
Victoria Hogg (Kuwait)
Managing Director at Era.Media I worked with Mert and the team on a project for a key client of mine. Not only did he get exactly what I needed, he delivered an exceptional product in record time, and the client was extremely happy with it. I can't thank him enough, would highly recommend and would love to work together again. |
Sasha Miller (Israel)
Marketing Manager at Bringg Mert & his partner Okan were a pleasure to work with on a time sensitive film project that was filmed locally in Istanbul. He was very responsive, communicative and professional. His team was quick to produce and we are very pleased with the final product. I highly recommend Mert & his team for any international company needing local film prodution assistance in Turkey. |
Steve Wilson (USA)
Producer at NV4PR
Mert Gürel works in a universal language: he gets it done. I watched him expertly organize several days of shoots for a major cruise line entering Istanbul for the first time. At the same time as he ran what was asked superbly, he was able on the fly to suggest and deliver addtional cutting edge opportunities that greatly improved the shoot. He is deeply knowledgeable, personable, and takes action to get things done. I would (and have) recommended him to anyone in production who needs an organizing edge in Istanbul, an amazing city where his expertise really makes a difference. Mert is THE one to hire.
Producer at NV4PR
Mert Gürel works in a universal language: he gets it done. I watched him expertly organize several days of shoots for a major cruise line entering Istanbul for the first time. At the same time as he ran what was asked superbly, he was able on the fly to suggest and deliver addtional cutting edge opportunities that greatly improved the shoot. He is deeply knowledgeable, personable, and takes action to get things done. I would (and have) recommended him to anyone in production who needs an organizing edge in Istanbul, an amazing city where his expertise really makes a difference. Mert is THE one to hire.
Antti Kairakari (Finland)
Founder at Whatevergroup.fi Very professional service, we got what we needed and even what we didn't know to need. Communication was easy and efficient, everything was done in time and accurately, Can't do else but highly recommend. |
Jee Hun Kim (South Korea)
Producer at Assemble World Wide They were really responsive, and, because we had such a tight timeline, we were constantly in communication. It was a pleasure to work with them. |
Barry Lazar (Canada)
Producer at ReFrame Films We had a tight schedule with 6 days of filming in Istanbul and Ankara, with shooting and interviews in several locations. Mert was crucial in guiding us through the process of getting a film permit, making sure we stayed on budget as we shot: when we used taxis, when we really needed a van and driver, etc. He understood the kind of filming we were doing and took us into areas that gave us the look we wanted. He is also a nice guy and was great to be with over very long days. We had contacted others and found Mert to be the most suitable fixer for a small documentary company such as ours I would be happy to work with him again. |
Andy Bourne (UK)
Filmmaker at Olaus Roe Mert provided excellent production support for our shoot in Turkey. He helped arrange all of the local aspects of our shoot including kit hire, accommodation, transport and meals and entrainment for the crew and our client. We had some specific needs in terms of camera kit, lenses etc which he was also able to deal with. A professional and friendly service. |
Mario Amadeu (Brazil)
Producer at E! Entertainment
"A" Plus producer in Istanbul. We needed a person to shoot an interview and Mert was very helpful and fast to reply and "fix" all our needs. Thanks a bunch from Brazil.
Producer at E! Entertainment
"A" Plus producer in Istanbul. We needed a person to shoot an interview and Mert was very helpful and fast to reply and "fix" all our needs. Thanks a bunch from Brazil.
Nicole Dreon (USA)
Photojournalist at NicoleDreon.com We were an all women's film crew visiting Istanbul for a women's film project. Mert was a total professional and helped our production go seamlessly. We felt like we were in great hands the entire time. Would hire him again in a second. |
Christoph Harder (Germany)
Producer at True Story Film Produktion Mert is extremely reliable and very professional. He delivered everything he promised (and more) on time and completely owned the project. He provides solutions even in very difficult situations. I can highly recommend working with him. |
Owen Cox
Producer at Wing Ltd (UK)
Mert gave us great service in the lead up to the shoot. He worked swiftly and efficiently during the process, even with our last minute requests. On the shoot itself Okan took great care of us and ensured for a smooth running shoot in Istanbul. Overall really happy and would recommend.
Producer at Wing Ltd (UK)
Mert gave us great service in the lead up to the shoot. He worked swiftly and efficiently during the process, even with our last minute requests. On the shoot itself Okan took great care of us and ensured for a smooth running shoot in Istanbul. Overall really happy and would recommend.
Phil Kim (South Korea)
Freelance Producer Came to Turkey without much preparation nor any contact. Mert and his team helped so much in every way. From transportation to finding staff and location, they kept it very professional. I recommend Mert for your next project in Turkey. |
William Johns (UK)
Producer Mert helped me set up some filming at the Hilton Hotel in Istanbul. He introduced me to a crewing company that supplied the camera equipment and camera assist. It all went smoothly and would be to happy recommend and use again. |
Tom Seal (UK)
Freelance Cameraman I recently spent a week with Mert in Istanbul and have to say that without him the shoot would have been a nightmare! He was effcient, hard working and knew exactly what we needed to make the shoot work, enabling us to do our jobs and come away a fantastic product. I would highly recommend Mert for any upcoming shoots. |
Jonathan Potts (UK)
Director at Grinlor Productions Okan was, in my opinion, without doubt, professional, courteous and hard working. His help was invaluable and we had many changing issues during our shoot which he was able to help with and be flexible in regards to getting extra equipment and people involved at the last minute. I will definitely be calling Okan again for help in the future. Thanks again Okan. |
Philip Trevillion (UK)
Producer at Clickon.co
Working with Mert and his team was a fantastic experience!!! They were extremely reliable and adaptive to our shifting requirements. I look forward to working with them again on another project in Turkey.
Producer at Clickon.co
Working with Mert and his team was a fantastic experience!!! They were extremely reliable and adaptive to our shifting requirements. I look forward to working with them again on another project in Turkey.
Eric Huyton (UK)
Lighting Cameraman at BBC, Eyefish LTD Mert was our fixer for a commercial shoot in Istanbul. He was great in setting up locations and transport before we left the UK. Once we arrived on location, interpreter throughout the 3 days of filming. He helped us deal with camera hire company and always offered good advice on journey times to locations. Invaluable, punctual, polite and professional. I would recommend Mert to any production filming in Turkey. |
Tiina Hietanen (Finland)
Producer at NouHau Productions Mert is someone I can definitely recommend! He knows his business, locations, procedures and people. He was flexible and easy to work with, delivered as expected and amde it easy for our crew to do their job. Will be in touch if filming in Istanbul again! |
Nicola Varley (UK)
Producer at Firecracker Films Thanks for all your help setting up our shoot. Crew were reliable & good and your services were professional & flexible. |
Rollo Hollins (UK)
Creative Director at Citizen Films Great experience all round. Can recommend without hesitation. |
Alfonso Prous (Italy)
Photographer at Diaframmando
Mert is a good fixer and a location scout for Istanbul places and a very good person to work with.
Photographer at Diaframmando
Mert is a good fixer and a location scout for Istanbul places and a very good person to work with.