Batuhan Mumuk, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, said that the series produced in Turkiye was broadcast in more than 170 countries around the world, including the United States, Russia, the Far East and Latin America, and was watched by about 750 million people. .
Mumuk visited the European Film Market (EFM) within the scope of the 74th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), which is currently being held in the German capital Berlin, where the Turkish Pavilion is also located.
Mr. Mumuku emphasized that the Berlinale and the European Film Market are among the most important film events in the world.
Director Mumuk emphasized the importance of successfully representing Turkish cinema by joining this organization, which is followed by the whole world and brings together thousands of representatives from various sectors. It has won many awards, including the Golden Bear Award, the main award for Turkish cinema. Film productions supported by the Ministry participate in the world’s most important international film festivals such as Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Toronto and Tokyo, contributing to the promotion of Turkish cinema and Turkish cinema. We take this very seriously and continue to support it. Both for film production and international representation. ”
Mumuci said that he was presenting Turkish films to representatives of the foreign sector at the Turkiye Pavilion inaugurated at the festival, adding: “We are hosting co-productions and other cooperation negotiations for filmmakers. These negotiations are crucial for the development of new co-productions and cooperation.” We also have international sales of our films here, which is very important to us. ”
Stating that this series has also greatly contributed to Turkiye’s worldwide recognition, Mumuku said: “Therefore, we are doing important work in collaboration with industry, which has a huge impact. We are supporting the opening of national pavilions at events such as MIPCOM, MIPTV, etc. ”, ATF Singapore, Content America, Dubai Series and Content Fair is one of the most important series and content fairs in the world, introducing our series to the whole world. ”
Revitalizing the film industry
Mr. Mumuk shared that he considers Turkey to be one of the leading countries in the series content field and has started efforts to hold a fair in the series content field in Turkiye.
Mumuku reiterated that due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), movie theaters had to close for a long period of time, resulting in a significant drop in audience numbers not only in Turkiye but also around the world. During this period, we provided support of 32 million Turkish liras.” “We have donated (more than $1 million) to movie theaters to help them continue their operations. In addition to this, we have worked with the Treasury Department to reduce the ‘Entertainment Tax’ rate to 0%.”
Mamouk also highlighted the legal reforms made to increase the number of spectators in cinemas, stating that they introduced two new types of discounted tickets, “paving the way for private institutions to purchase discounted tickets. I believe that this regulation will make a major contribution.” Our film division has started this year very well. As of February 2024, viewership was up 34% year over year. He predicts that the number of viewers in 2024 will exceed 40 million. In 2024, it will increase by 30% compared to the previous year. ”
Deputy Minister Mumuku also mentioned initiatives regarding the filming of foreign film productions in Turkiye within the scope of the Berlinale, stressing that Turkiye has the characteristics of a natural plateau with a rich history and natural beauty. did.
Mamouk pointed out that many important productions starring international stars such as Guy Ritchie, Jason Statham, Hugh Grant, Josh Hartnett, Henry Cavill and Salman Khan were shot in Turkiye. “Many Hollywood productions want to film in our country, I’m sure.” We plan to host many productions in Turkiye in the future. ”