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Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has announced record-breaking support for the national film industry, allocating over ₺359 million ($8.6 million) in 2025.
The funds cover a range of categories, including feature films, co-productions and post-production projects, marking the highest amount of state aid ever given to cinema in the country.
The Ministry confirmed that 24 projects were recently approved for support by the Cinema Support Board, an institution made up of industry representatives.
These included nine films in the “First Feature-Length Fiction Film Production” category, nine in the “Feature-Length Film Production” category, four co-productions, and two post-production works.
Officials emphasized that such support plays a vital role in the development of Turkish cinema by encouraging established directors while also opening doors for emerging talent.
The list of supported projects includes works by some of Türkiye’s most prominent filmmakers.
Award-winning director Semih Kaplanoglu, who previously won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, received backing for his new project, Baglilik Ayda.
Another recipient was Cemil Agacikoglu, whose last film Son Hasat premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, with his upcoming project Sessiz Dag also gaining support.
At the same time, young filmmakers were given a platform through support for nine first-time feature-length projects, signaling the Ministry’s aim to bring fresh voices into the sector.
The ministry also highlighted its commitment to animation, a growing field within the visual and audio-visual industries.
Popular series such as Rafadan Tayfa will continue with its new film Gordion, while the latest installment of the much-loved Kral Sakir franchise, titled Dunyalar Karisti (“Worlds Collided”), has also been granted support.
In addition, two original animation projects—Babamin Golgesi 1915 Kucuk Kahramanlar Gecidi and Umay Ana: Taslarin Gizemi—were selected for state funding.
These initiatives are expected to boost the sector’s technological and creative growth.
According to official figures, the Ministry’s funding for cinema in 2024 stood at ₺284.1 million ($6.83 million).
This figure rose by around 27% in 2025, reaching ₺359.4 million ($8.6 million).
The ministry described the increase as a milestone in strengthening the national film industry and ensuring its continued international presence.
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