Producer and journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Freelance Journalist and Producer in Turkey

Zeynep Bilginsoy is a freelance journalist and producer based in Istanbul, Turkey. 

— is an award-winning producer and journalist based in Istanbul, covering Turkey and the region.

First Frames

Documentaries

Zeynep produces documentaries with independent filmmakers and international clients like the BBC, CNN and Vice. Her work has included short documentaries, long-form television and radio stories, covering politics, the migrant crisis, disasters and travel. Her latest film First Frames (dir. Ilie Mitaru) will be in festivals in 2024. 

AP Photo/ Khalid Hamra

News

Zeynep covers breaking news and current affairs as a reporter and producer, writing English-language stories and producing television for The Associated Press, BBC, CNN and others. She has worked on every major story from Turkey and the region, including the 2023 earthquakes, ISIS, the Syrian war and numerous Turkish elections.

Photo by Joe Hill

About

Zeynep is an Emmy-winning producer with more than a decade of experience collaborating with international media. She excels in finding strong characters, securing access and efficient logistics, bringing together talented teams and understanding her clients' story-telling needs to produce compelling and nuanced stories. Zeynep is available for assignments.