Director & Cinematographer

Harutyun Arto Davulciyan

Raised on the live stage of the arts; translating ideas into compelling frames, live arenas, and full production ecosystems for over 15 years.

From award-winning documentaries to large-scale multi-camera live broadcast control rooms, he leads projects with a holistic approach spanning creative vision, technical precision, and post-production mastery.

DirectorCinematographerLive Broadcast DirectorCreative ProducerTech Creator
Harutyun Arto Davulciyan - Yönetmen & Görüntü Yönetmeni
Nişantaşı, İstanbul • StüdioDaire
15+ Years Experience
Career Journey

Four Chapters of a Creative Life

From choir rehearsals and dance stages to university sets, arena live broadcasts, and multi-disciplinary studios - each chapter shaped the way I frame, direct, and produce.

1998 - 2011
Stage & Rhythm
01
Growing up with music, theatre, and 13 years of dance

Roots on Stage & Choral Rhythms

His relationship with art started long before he ever picked up a camera. His parents met as choir singers, and his entire childhood unfolded amid polyphonic choral rehearsals, piano melodies, and theatre productions.

Joining the prestigious Maral Music and Dance Ensemble became a 13-year journey as an active performer. Being physically on stage taught him what no classroom ever could: the visceral pulse of live performance, the weight of lighting cues, and how human bodies command visual space. Over time, that dancer’s instinct matured into directing the ensemble’s stage visuals, video productions, and technical operations.

2011 - 2016
Directing & Cinema
02
Bahçeşehir University full scholarship and early documentary triumphs

Cinema Education & Founding 24Creative

He completed Bahçeşehir University’s Cinema and Television program on a full merit scholarship. While university provided rigorous film grammar and aesthetic theory, he was driven by an urgency to create on real sets from day one.

In 2011, during his undergraduate years, he founded 24Creative as a production boutique. That journey led to filming acclaimed documentary works as a cinematographer - including TRT Belgesel’s “Battle for Survival: Nepal” - as well as commercials, music videos, and high-impact corporate storytelling that garnered international recognition.

2016 - 2021
Live Direction
03
Directing multi-camera keynotes, arena shows, and game awards

Live Arena Broadcasts & Technical Direction

Live broadcast direction is where technical precision meets psychological composure. There is no second take. Every decision unfolds in milliseconds across multiple synchronized monitors, camera operators, and lighting boards.

Directing major live arena broadcasts - such as the Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards, international product launches, and concert streams - forged a decisive presence behind the switcher desk, ensuring smooth execution under intense pressure.

2021 - Günümüz
Ecosystem & Ventures
04
Expanding from the camera lens to an integrated production universe

Agencies, Studios & Creative Tech: WE24, StüdioDaire & ArtoHD

True directorial mastery doesn’t stop when the director calls "wrap." To guarantee creative purity from concept to delivery, he co-founded WE24 Agency, integrating web, branding, video production, and digital strategy under one cohesive vision.

In Nişantaşı, Istanbul, he co-established StüdioDaire - a specialized hub for podcasting, live broadcast streaming, and video production. Through 24Software, he develops digital products tailored for the creative industry; and through ArtoHD, he shares insights from years of set experience with a growing community of creators.

Experience

15 Years in Numbers

500+
Productions & Projects
Documentaries, commercials, live streams, and stage productions
80+
Brands Partnered
Local and international corporate collaborations
15+
Years of Experience
Continuous set, broadcast, and agency leadership since 2010
50+
Concerts & Music Videos
Live stage recordings and music video direction
Directorial Principles

The Directing & Production Philosophy

Every frame serves the emotional narrative, every live broadcast requires seamless team synchronization, and every production demands meticulous discipline.

01 / 04
Rhythm & Emotion

Dramaturgical Rhythm & Stage Instinct

Timing born from 13 years on stage

Cinematography is far more than technical exposure. It is the art of breathing with the performer, feeling tempo, and anticipating motion. A decade on stage grants an instinctive understanding of spatial depth, lighting mood, and physical gravity.

Core Directorial Standard
02 / 04
Live Direction

Calm Command at the Live Switcher

Split-second decisions in high-stakes arenas

In arena broadcasts and keynotes, there are no second chances. Under extreme pressure, a director must provide unwavering calm, clear communication to camera operators, and split-second aesthetic decisions that keep thousands of viewers engaged.

Core Directorial Standard
03 / 04
Cinematography

Optics, Color & Visual Discipline

Harmonizing technical rigour with artistic intent

Cameras are merely tools; it is optical focal length, lighting contrast, and deliberate color science that evoke emotion. Every choice - from anamorphic glass to key-to-fill ratios - is tuned to serve the psychological core of the narrative.

Core Directorial Standard
04 / 04
End-to-End

End-to-End Production Workflow

Orchestrating concept, shoot, and digital delivery

True creative freedom emerges when concept development, filming, post-production, and digital presentation act as one unified organism. Uniting agency strategy with physical studio production ensures that the core vision never gets diluted.

Core Directorial Standard
Capabilities & Workflow

Directorial Capabilities & 4-Stage Production Model

Over 15 years of directorial practice spanning documentaries, commercial brand stories, and arena live broadcasts - bridging creative ideation to technical master delivery.

Directorial & Production Practice

6 Key Areas

Documentary & Cinema

Cinema

Dramatic narrative, talent direction, and cinematic camera language.

Live Broadcast & Switcher

Live Reji

Multicam arena direction, LED wall coordination, and live switching.

Color Grading & Post

DaVinci

DaVinci Resolve color grading, rhythm-driven editing, sound design.

Commercial & Brand Films

Commercial

High-energy, visually compelling commercial stories for brands.

Studio & Podcasting

Nişantaşı

Nişantaşı acoustic studio for podcasts, live streaming, and filming.

Tech & Creator Ecosystem

YouTube

500+ production shoots distilled into gear testing and workflow guides.

Explore All Capabilities & Deliverables

From Concept to Delivery

4 Stages
01

Discovery & Creative Vision

Defining the core story, moodboard, and tailored production roadmap.

02

Concept, Script & Pre-Pro

Storyboards, casting, location scouting, and optical camera-lens choices.

03

Set, Filming & Live Direction

Calm leadership on set or live switcher with strong crew synergy.

04

Edit, Color & Delivery

DaVinci Resolve color, soundscape, and multi-format master export.

Discover Full Roadmap & Collaboration
Dedicated Landing Page

Directorial Practice, Technical Gear & FAQs

Camera & optical setups, multi-camera live switching architectures, master deliverables, and client collaboration principles are detailed on our dedicated page.

Open Full Services Page
Career Milestones

Fifteen Years of Evolution

From the first independent student short films in 2011 to multifaceted agency leadership, live arena switchers, and studio ecosystems.

2011
Directing & Foundation

Founding 24Creative & Cinema Degree

Bahçeşehir University Cinema & TV

Earned a full merit scholarship in Cinema & Television at Bahçeşehir University. Founded 24Creative during undergraduate studies, taking on early commercial, corporate, and narrative productions.

Full Merit Scholarship24Creative FoundedFirst Commercial Sets
2013 - 2015
Documentary Film

TRT Documentary: Battle for Survival in Nepal

TRT Belgesel & International Screenings

Directed the acclaimed documentary “Hayatta Kalma Savaşı: Nepal” for TRT Belgesel, capturing human resilience under extreme geographic conditions and earning international recognition.

International Festival SelectionsHimalayan Field ProductionHuman Drama Focus
2016 - 2020
Live Broadcasting

Arena Broadcast Direction & Kristal Piksel

Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards & Live Streams

Became lead broadcast director for Turkey’s premier gaming and tech event, Kristal Piksel Video Game Awards, orchestrating multi-camera live feeds, stage LED systems, and synchronized show callers.

Zero-Latency Live SwitcherMulti-Camera Stage Sync100K+ Live Viewers
2021
Venture & Tech

WE24 Agency & 24Software Ventures

Creative Agency & Software Boutique

Co-founded WE24 Agency to combine film production with digital branding, web design, and digital campaigns. Launched 24Software to build specialized web tools for modern creators.

WE24 Co-Founder360° Creative DirectionTech-Enabled Production
2022 - 2024
Studio & Creator

StüdioDaire Nişantaşı & ArtoHD Launch

Nişantaşı Video Studio & YouTube Creator Channel

Built StüdioDaire in the heart of Nişantaşı, Istanbul - a modern recording facility for podcast, live stream, and video shoots. Established ArtoHD to share direct set-tested gear and directing wisdom.

Nişantaşı Recording Hub500+ Set Reviews on ArtoHDHigh-End Studio Infrastructure
2025 - Bugün
Present Day

Cinematic Directing & Next-Gen Storytelling

Independent Directing & Virtual Production

Synthesizing 15+ years of stage instinct, live arena discipline, and high-end cinematography into commercial, documentary, and hybrid digital storytelling across global audiences.

Global Production StandardsDocumentary & Commercial FocusCinematic Precision
Direct Collaboration

Let’s Bring Your Next Story Into Focus

Whether it is a cinematic documentary, a commercial campaign, an arena live broadcast, or building an integrated digital production pipeline - always open to discussing compelling new stories and productions.

Direct Email
[email protected]
Phone & WhatsApp
+90 532 330 92 70
Studio & Production Base
StüdioDaire, Nişantaşı - İstanbul
About & Bio - Harutyun Arto Davulciyan | Director & Cinematographer