about

zaferhan “zaf” yumru is a filmmaker, photographer, marketing and communications professional with experience spanning two decades, three continents and four languages.

Since 2022, they have served as the director of marketing, communications, and events at the International Documentary Association (IDA). Previously, they worked at the New Orleans Film Society (2018-22), !f istanbul (2011-18), Discovery Channel, and ZU pr & communications.

zaf is based in los angeles, california. this website showcases their film, video, and event production work as well as their photography.

name pronunciation: [ˈzɑ.feɾ.hɑn ˈjum.ɾu]

pronouns: they/them

Headshot of Zaferhan Yumru. A Turkish male with transparent frame glasses, mustache, beard, a dark green shirt, a gold chain necklace and an eye shaped earring.

photograph courtesy of Camille Farrah Lenain.