Antalya Golden Orange 2026 ends tonight: 11 million lira in prizes, 115 films, 90 premieres and a free 10,000-seat opening. What Türkiye’s oldest film festival offers business.Read more
Analysis of film production, co-production models, filming infrastructure, and Türkiye’s role as a regional hub for international filmmaking and investment.
Ten years after Kösem, Beren Saat and Ekin Koç reunite in Tüm Yorgun Atlar, an indie film by Berlinale regular Burak Çevik. Why Türkiye’s stars now go arthouse.Read more
136,539 tickets and 41 million lira in three days: Gupse Özay’s animated Gupi ve Gülmeyen Kral is Türkiye’s best local opening of 2026 and is already in Europe.Read more
No theatrical run, a Prime Video launch and now Best Film in Matera: how the Turkish drama Sultana turned the festival-to-streaming route into a business model.Read more
Prime Video lets Özcan Deniz's Son Yemek premiere at Altın Portakal three weeks before streaming. What it means for Turkish producers and buyers.Read more
Istanbul studios are winning contracts from Hollywood and Europe due to a combination of high artistic talent (especially in Ottoman-era CGI) and competitive labor costs.Read more
The Turkish government has updated its cash rebate system for foreign films. A detailed breakdown of how to claim up to 30% back on local spend.Read more
Turkish actors have massive followings in Latin America and the Middle East; analyzing their social media strategy offers lessons for influencer marketing and brand partnerships.Read more
CINEMA
From Child Star to Prime-Time Power: Tuana Naz Tiryaki’s Big Leap as Elif in “Delikanlı” and What It Reveals About Türkiye’s Young Actor Ecosystem
The new TV series “Delikanlı” brings a fresh female lead to Turkish screens with the character Elif, portrayed by young actress Tuana Naz Tiryaki. Through Tuana Naz Tiryaki’s career path and the role of Elif, “Delikanlı” illustrates how the Turkish series ecosystem cultivates child stars into young leads with strong fan bases, while shaping stories that appeal to both family audiences and Generation Z.Read more
“The Rabbit Empire” is a powerful Turkish-led drama about 12-year-old Musa, who secretly rescues and heals racing rabbits in an abandoned mine – the only place he can truly be a child. When his father forces him to fake a disability to obtain state benefits, Musa launches a quiet rebellion to protect his innocence and his beloved animals. Written and directed by Seyfettin Tokmak and co-produced by Türkiye, Mexico, Croatia, and Lebanon, the film has already swept major festivals, winning multiple awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival and Tallinn Black Nights. With evocative cinematography, a moving folk-infused score by Erkan Oğur, and a remarkable performance from first-time child actor Alpay Kaya, “The Rabbit Empire” stands out as a landmark of contemporary Turkish cinema.Read more