Biography
Murat Pay graduated from Marmara University, Department of Radio-Television-Cinema (2003). He completed his master's degree at Marmara University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Islamic History and Arts with his thesis titled 'Shadow Play, Karagöz and Cinema' (2012). He realized his film works at Kaplan Film (2012-2014) and Rasathane Film (2015-2019). He is currently working for Asabi Film.
Filmography
FOREVER THIRTY-THREE (Fiction-Documentary) Dir: Murat Pay, 2022, 105'
29th Sarajevo Film Festival, World Premiere, August 13, 2023
11th Bosphorus Film Festival, Turkey Premiere, December 11, 2023
Korkut Ata Film Festival 2023 Special Jury Award
Writers Union of Turkey 2023 “TV Documentary Award”
THE MUTE (Fiction) Dir: Murat Pay, 2019, 94'
4th International Bosphorus FF Bosphorus Film Lab TRT Co-Production Award, 2016
Sarajevo Film Festival 2019 “World Premiere”
Bosphorus Film Festival 2019 “Best Cinematography Award”
Malatya Film Festival 2019 “Special Jury Award” & “Best Cinematography Award”
Kayseri Film Festival 2019 “Best Cinematography Award” & “Best Supporting Actor”
Mardin Film Festival 2019 National Competition
Writers' Union of Turkey 2019 “Cinema Award”
Önder Culture and Art Awards 2019 “Cinema Award”
Turkey Innovation Awards 2019 “Best Art Film”
Rumeli University 2019 “Best Art Film”
World Media Members Association 2019 “Best Actress”
MIRADJIYAH (Fiction-Documentary) Dir: Murat Pay, 2017, 64'
7th International Malatya Film Festival, Panorama
BREATH OF THE BELOVED
26th FID Marseille Film Festival, Competition
51st Antalya International Film Festival, Premiere
OLD BOILER (Short Film) Dir: Murat Pay, 2008, 15'10”
10th Marmara Communication Short Film Festival, Best Screenplay
2nd Crystal Clapper Film Festival, Best Film
RECYCLING (Documentary) Dir: Murat Pay, 2007, 28'8”
8th Izmir International Short Film Festival, Best Documentary
10th Marmara Communication Short Film Festival, Jury Special Award
