Istanbul summit aims to boost co-op in Turkic cinema

Daily Sabah · Daily Sabah with AA · 2026-11-05 10:54 UTC

The Turkic World Cinema Summit brought together filmmakers and industry representatives from across the Turkic world in Istanbul as part of the 6th Korkut...

The Turkic World Cinema Summit brought together filmmakers and industry representatives from across the Turkic world in Istanbul as part of the 6th Korkut Ata Turkic World Film Festival, organized by the International Cinema Association under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The summit focused on expanding co-productions, strengthening cooperation among the region’s film industries and exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on cinema.

The discussions also explored how cinema could bring the Turkic world's shared cultural heritage to international audiences, foster more co-productions and attract filmmakers from around the world to the region.

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