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100 M PS E . O R G make time to visit her family in Copenhagen often. My wife and our daughter are my biggest supporters, so it is important to have that balance and have a life outside of work. That includes running, cycling, socializing, art, going to concerts, and watching movies just for the story … like a normal person." As for what inspires Murat in his sound career, he vividly recalls the excitement and pride of watching the audience experience the soundtrack of his first feature film in a theater in Turkey. "I remember it like it was yesterday. I was just 18, and the idea of working on something that would be seen by lots of people was scary. I bought myself a ticket to see it with an audience. Once I saw their reaction to the movie, it made me feel fantastic. I knew all the moments the audience should love and to get that love was an amazing experience. It was magical. The best. That experience convinced me completely that this is what I want to do. That very first film project definitely affected the rest of my life, and it's been bloody good." Prior to moving to London in 2017, Murat worked many opportunities in Istanbul. He developed the sound department at a commercial animation company, for which he worked five years. When he came aboard, there was no audio department, so he helped them build it from scratch. The company moved from collaborating with outside companies for various needs to doing everything in-house. From working with the architect and acoustician, to choosing the audio gear he desired, Murat helped the company become one of the biggest animation studios in Turkey. "Sound for animation is fantastic because it allows for a lot of creative freedom and flexibility. You can get as wild as you want." In addition to animation, Murat likes sci-fi and horror genres for the same reason. Drama is also enjoyable to work on because he enjoys the genre as a fan. After the experience with the animation company, he built his own sound studio within a boutique post- production company. Murat built his studio to complement the VFX and color-correction services offered by the company. While a very small company, they were doing some of the biggest productions in Turkey at the time. "There are definitely some advantages to working for a big studio, which I am interested in doing at some point, though I find that at a smaller studio, one person can create a big impact … it's you, it's personal. The collaboration and sense of family make me happy. In sound, we are trying to sell something invisible. It is really important to be able to get along and to communicate effectively, regardless of the size of the studio." Murat's family adventure continued as they relocated to London. "In looking for a job, I was trying to follow all of the industry social events, like AMPS, plus some "I knew all the moments the audience should love and to get that love was an amazing experience." At Autopsy Post, Istanbul