The Culture and Tourism has announced that the Cinema Support Board decided to provide 72.5 million Turkish Liras ($2.7 million) to new cinema projects, bringing the total support allocated to the film industry in 2023 to nearly 99 million liras ($3.8 million). According to a written statement issued on Sept. 20, a seven-member board composed of representatives from the film industry decided to support 20 projects in their recent meeting.

The board reached a consensus on supporting projects in the categories of directors’ first film, feature-length films, and post-production works. Particularly noteworthy was the allocation of 21 million liras ($776,000) in support for seven directors' projects, a vital endeavor under the umbrella of "First Feature-Length Fiction Film Production" that carries significant importance in fostering the advancement of cinematic art, nurturing emerging talents, and enriching film production. Ministry-supported films made a notable impact on the international stage, participating in prestigious film festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Warsaw, Toronto, and New York, thereby contributing significantly to the promotion of Turkish cinema worldwide.

Source: Daily News Turkiye Cinema

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