# Film industry development initiatives in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-industry-development-initiatives-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-08-24T17:35:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Turkey is hosting several initiatives aimed at expanding its cinematic and audiovisual influence. In August 2026, plans were announced for the World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) Turkey Chapter, scheduled for November 4, 2026, in Istanbul. Hosted by AI Yapım, the festival seeks to establish the country as a regional hub for AI-driven production by accepting both fully AI-generated and hybrid films. The event includes a ‘Road to Cannes Selection’ where successful Turkish productions may be showcased at the 2027 festival in Cannes. Simultaneously, the Turkish World Young Filmmakers Meeting and Award-Winning Film Screening is set to take place in Ankara and Istanbul. Coordinated by the Turkish World Journalists Federation, this initiative focuses on fostering cooperation and joint cinematic projects among young filmmakers from across the Turkic world. The program is aligned with the Organization of Turkic States 2040 Vision Document and includes forums, masterclasses, and workshops intended to strengthen cultural and artistic ties between Turkic nations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Turkish World Young Filmmakers Meeting to be held in Ankara and Istanbul The Turkish World Young Filmmakers Meeting will take place in Ankara and Istanbul to promote cultural cooperation and joint cinematic projects among young professionals from Turkic nations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-world-young-filmmakers-meeting-to-be-held-in-ankara-and-istanbul ### 2026-08-19: World AI Film Festival to launch in Turkey The World AI Film Festival is launching a Turkish chapter in Istanbul on November 4, 2026, aiming to connect local AI-driven filmmakers with the global industry and the Cannes film festival. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/world-ai-film-festival-to-launch-in-turkey --- Cite as: Film industry development initiatives in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/film-industry-development-initiatives-in-turkey