- locations
Turkey offers one of the most varied and beautiful natural landscapes in the world, with the opportunity to experience different climates at the same season throughout the country. Turkey's land is located in the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Anatolian Peninsula, which is in Asia continent is surrounded by the Black Sea in the north, the Aegean Sea in the west and The Mediterranean in the south. Anatolia is divided from Rumelia, which is the land of Turkey on European continent by inner Marmara Sea, and two waterways, the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. The richness of the lanscape embrace more than 5000 miles of unspoiled beaches - some situated half an hour drive from mountain ski resorts, expansive fields, lush green forests, splendid lakes, rivers, waterfalls, vineyards, high mountains, even dormant volcanos and deserts. There are unique formations of landscape, like the white limestone terraces formed by thermal waters of Hierapolis (Pamukkale) and the natural formations of land called as "Fairy Chimneys" in Cappadocia. It is possible to come across ruins of thousands of years of different civilizations in whole Anatolia, together with relatively recent and contemporary examples of architecture. It is possible to find the modern within a close distance of the ancient, and varied landscapes in a very close distance to each other which offer the possibility of shooting different takes in various surroundings within the same day.
- architecture
Anatolia is the cradle of civilizations from pre-history till today, with a prosperity of architectural heritage of world's well known architectural periods like, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. You can find locations with well preserved antique ruins in all parts of the country and restorated civil architecture examples of the recent periods. Turkish architecture is well known with great architect Sinan' a mosques and buildings throughout the Ottoman Empire territory, and modern Turkish Republic contains both the heritage and the modern architecture of our era. A wide range of architectural variability in certain locations offer the possibility of shooting various takes in different surroundings within the same day.
- weather
You can find 4 seasons and all climates throughout the year in particular regions of Turkey. Even it may be possible to find different climates in a specific location according to the diversity of landscape (warm and sunny beaches adjacent to a snowy mountain in the South coast) Coasts and the inner land vary in climate and avarage temperature. While the North is usually humid, Central Anatolia more dry, Eastern Anatolia colder with continental climate and West and South coasts in temperate climate.
- easy access
Turkey, is on the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Middle East which can be easily reached due to its well-developed transportation network with all means of transportation. Turkey's international airports handle over 9500 international flights per week, serving to more than 15 million visitors a year. Turkey has direct links with almost all European countries and most of the respected airline companies of the world fly directly to important cities of Turkey. Trans European Motorway links Turkey to rest of the Europe. Turkey is also linked to the Meditarrenean and Black Sea basin with its 36 sea ports.
- crew
A strong production infrastructure exist in Turkey. Turkish production crews are highly skilled and talented, trained-on-field to fulfill difficult tasks of filming as a result of experience in international collaboration (co-production) with the most-demanding directors/ producers from all around the world. Most of the crew members can speak at least one foreign language (mostly English). Quality of the production is secured by the quality of these experienced crew members.
- equipment
World class filming equipment and post-production facilities can be found in Turkey. You can hire almost all of your filming equipment here, from HD DV cams to full 35mm cameras, from cranes to mobile lighting. It is also possible to provide demanded equipment via strong relationships with local/ foreign suppliers for a reasonable price in an expected period.
- cost effective
One of the most important advantages of filming in Turkey is the currency rate. When it is compared to rest of the Europe, lower crew rates, equipment prices, accommodation, studios, construction and art department expenses will also be a strong reason in selection decision for shooting in Turkey.
