# Film festivals in Türkiye

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-trkiye
> Updated: 2026-10-07T13:12:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 4th European Cinema Days festival has launched in several Turkish cities, including Trabzon, Antalya, Diyarbakır, İzmir, and Samsun. Organized by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye in cooperation with various embassies and cultural institutes, the event features 16 films from 22 countries, covering genres such as comedy, drama, documentary, and animation.

As the festival continues, reports indicate an expansion of film festival presence across the country. Alongside the European Cinema Days, the Filmekimi festival is extending its program beyond Istanbul to include Ankara, İzmir, and Mersin, featuring works from acclaimed directors.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Film festivals expand presence across multiple Turkish cities

Film festivals are expanding across Türkiye, with the European Cinema Days hosting 16 films in five cities and Filmekimi extending its program from Istanbul to Ankara, İzmir, and Mersin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-expand-presence-across-multiple-turkish-cities

### 2026-10-01: European Cinema Days festival begins in Turkey

The 4th European Cinema Days festival has launched in several Turkish cities, featuring 16 films from 22 countries to promote European cultural diversity and shared values.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-cinema-days-festival-begins-in-turkey

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