Film production in Turkey opens the door to a visually rich and culturally layered country that bridges Europe and Asia. With ancient ruins, coastal towns, vibrant bazaars, and modern cities, Turkey offers a cinematic mix of historical grandeur and urban energy.
Whether you’re filming a sweeping historical epic, a stylish commercial, or a hard-hitting documentary, film production in Turkey delivers diversity, scale, and accessibility. Atlas Film Fixers is your reliable on-the-ground partner, offering comprehensive production services that bring local insight and international standards to every shoot.
Why Choose Turkey for Your Next Film Production
Film production in Turkey is supported by an attractive 30% cash rebate on qualifying expenditures for foreign productions. The country has hosted high-profile international projects, thanks to its visually diverse environments and competitive production costs.
Turkey’s film infrastructure includes modern soundstages, skilled crews, and a growing pool of production vendors. Istanbul acts as a global hub with easy flight access, while other regions—from Cappadocia to the Mediterranean—offer striking backdrops within a few hours’ travel.
Atlas Film Fixers helps you navigate Turkish permitting processes, manage incentives through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and secure trusted resources to ensure a smooth and timely production.
Top Film Locations in Turkey
From cinematic coastlines to Ottoman palaces, film production in Turkey benefits from striking visuals across multiple genres. Here are six standout filming destinations:
Istanbul
A city that fuses East and West, Istanbul offers palaces, mosques, skyscrapers, and waterfront views. Ideal for period dramas, action thrillers, and cosmopolitan stories.
Cappadocia
Famed for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons, Cappadocia provides otherworldly landscapes suited for adventure, fantasy, and luxury visuals.
Antalya
The Mediterranean coastline, Roman ruins, and resort towns of Antalya are perfect for historical films, romance, or travel-focused productions.
Pamukkale
Terraced white mineral springs and ancient ruins form a surreal, striking location for dreamlike sequences, fashion films, and documentaries.
Mardin
This ancient sandstone city near the Syrian border delivers stunning architecture and a timeless atmosphere, great for epics and historical themes.
Mount Ararat and Eastern Turkey
Remote and dramatic landscapes that bring isolation, scale, and natural grandeur for survival stories, dramas, and environmental shoots.
Production Support with Atlas Film Fixers
Atlas Film Fixers provides full production support for film production in Turkey, including:
- Permit applications with local municipalities and national heritage authorities
- Rebate assistance and documentation support for the 30% cash-back scheme
- Visa facilitation and foreign crew accreditation
- Equipment import/export coordination and customs handling
- Location scouting, logistics planning, and hotel bookings
- Drone operation licensing and airspace compliance
- Hiring of local crew, fixers, and translators
- On-set support, insurance advisory, and risk management
With fixers in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, and beyond, we maintain direct connections with regional film offices, vendors, and tourism authorities to simplify your shoot.
Why Work with Atlas for Film Production in Turkey
Atlas Film Fixers brings clarity and confidence to your project. Film production in Turkey often requires precise coordination across regions, languages, and official bodies. We handle those complexities with tested workflows, multilingual teams, and strong local networks.
From complex multi-location shoots to fast-paced commercials, we offer scalable services aligned with your production size, genre, and deadlines. We understand the cultural, legal, and operational nuances so you can focus on telling your story.
We deliver the professionalism of international production with the agility of a local partner.
Let’s Start Your Film Production in Turkey
With its breathtaking variety of locations and filmmaker-friendly infrastructure, film production in Turkey offers enormous creative potential. Atlas Film Fixers is ready to help you bring your vision to life—on time and on budget.
Contact us today to start planning your project in Turkey. Whether you’re filming against the skyline of Istanbul or the moonscapes of Cappadocia, we’ll make sure your shoot is seamless, compliant, and unforgettable.
