Selection of my short films and artworks www.melekbahce.com

I’m a visual artist and filmmaker from Cyprus, currently based in Rotterdam, working primarily through art direction, set design, and visual storytelling. With a background in directing, writing, and acting, I completed my bachelor’s degree in Film Directing and Writing at Warsaw Film School and later pursued a master’s in Lens-Based Media at the Piet Zwart Institute.

My practice is rooted in constructing narrative environments—spaces that feel lived-in, symbolic, and emotionally charged. Through careful set dressing, material choices, and attention to texture, I build visual worlds that reflect inner psychological states. I’m particularly drawn to surreal themes and recurring visual motifs, using them to develop a distinct visual language where objects carry meaning and atmospheres shape the story as much as the characters themselves.