Over the years, Akar Film has worked with production companies, agencies, filmmakers, and major brands from around the world, supporting film, commercial, television, documentary, and other audiovisual productions across Turkey.
Our international experience extends across 33 countries, with hundreds of projects delivered in collaboration with international production teams.
For us, international production is not simply about completing a single project. It is about building long-term professional relationships, understanding the expectations of international clients, and becoming a reliable local production partner in Turkey.
Working with International Production Companies and Brands
Akar Film has worked repeatedly with production companies and major companies from different parts of the world for film and commercial productions in Turkey.
These collaborations have included projects of different scales, from smaller specialized productions to large commercial and film projects requiring extensive local coordination.
Depending on the project, our role can include:
- Local production management
- Location scouting
- Film and commercial production support
- Local crew coordination
- Location and permit coordination
- Equipment sourcing
- Transportation and logistics
- Accommodation coordination
- Casting and local talent support
- On-set production services
- Communication between international and local teams
Our objective is to make the production process in Turkey as efficient and well-coordinated as possible.
33 Countries, One Production Partner in Turkey
Our international production network and professional relationships extend across a wide range of markets.
We have worked with clients and production partners from:
North America
- United States
- Canada
Europe
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- Belgium
- Austria
- Slovakia
- Lithuania
- Ukraine
- Hungary
- Croatia
- Poland
- Serbia
- Albania
- Denmark
- Norway
- Russia
Middle East
- Qatar
- Iraq
- Syria
- Lebanon
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Palestine
Central Asia and the Caucasus
- Azerbaijan
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
Latin America
- Argentina
North Africa
- Egypt
These countries represent not only a list of international markets, but a network of professional relationships developed through real production experience.
International References Built Through Real Projects
In the production industry, experience is best demonstrated through the projects you have actually delivered.
Over the years, Akar Film has had the opportunity to work with international production companies and major businesses on film and commercial productions in Turkey.
Many of these relationships have developed beyond a single project.
International clients who have previously worked with our team have returned for additional productions, while professional relationships continue through regular communication and new project discussions.
This long-term approach is particularly important when working with international clients who need a production partner they can trust on the ground in Turkey.
From the United States to the Middle East and Central Asia
Our international experience covers very different production cultures and working environments.
A production team arriving from the United States may have different expectations from a team coming from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, or Kazakhstan.
Understanding these differences is an important part of international production management.
Our role is to create a bridge between the expectations of the international production team and the practical realities of filming in Turkey.
This includes communication, scheduling, local crew, suppliers, locations, transportation, permits, accommodation, and on-set coordination.
Why International Productions Choose a Local Partner
Filming in another country involves much more than finding a beautiful location.
International productions need to understand how local production systems work, where to source equipment, how to build a crew, how to manage transportation, how to coordinate locations, and how to deal with local requirements.
A trusted local production partner can provide this knowledge before the international team arrives and continue supporting the production throughout the shoot.
This can save time, reduce unnecessary complications, and allow producers and directors to focus on the creative side of the project.
Turkey as an International Production Destination
Turkey offers a unique combination of geographical diversity, experienced production professionals, modern infrastructure, cultural variety, and competitive production costs.
Within a relatively accessible production environment, international filmmakers can find:
- Mediterranean coastlines
- Mountains
- Forests
- Historic locations
- Modern cities
- Traditional architecture
- Rural landscapes
- Luxury hotels and resorts
- Industrial environments
- Urban locations
This diversity allows Turkey to represent many different visual environments within a single country.
For international productions, this can provide both creative and logistical advantages.
Akar Film’s International Production Network
The countries we have worked with have helped us develop a broad understanding of international production requirements.
Our experience includes working with production teams from North America, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Latin America, and North Africa.
This international network is continuously developing.
We maintain professional communication with many of our international contacts and continue to discuss new projects, locations, production requirements, and opportunities for future collaboration.
For Akar Film, every completed project can become the beginning of a long-term professional relationship.
Producer and Director Kubilay Akar
Akar Film is led by producer and director Kubilay Akar, whose experience in film and audiovisual production has contributed to the company’s international production network.
Working directly with international producers, directors, agencies, and production companies provides a practical understanding of what international teams need when they come to Turkey.
The goal is not simply to provide local services, but to become an extension of the international production team on the ground.
From the First Conversation to the Final Shooting Day
Every international project begins with communication.
Before a production arrives in Turkey, we work with the client to understand the creative concept, locations, schedule, crew requirements, equipment needs, budget framework, and logistical expectations.
From there, Akar Film can support the production through:
Pre-production → Location Scouting → Planning → Crew → Logistics → Shooting → On-set Support
The exact scope depends on the project, but the principle remains the same: provide reliable local production support while maintaining clear communication with the international team.
Hundreds of Projects, Long-Term Relationships
Our international experience is not defined only by the number of countries we have worked with.
It is also defined by the relationships built through those projects.
Working repeatedly with international production companies and major brands allows us to better understand their expectations, production standards, communication styles, and workflow.
For us, a successful production is one that not only finishes on schedule, but also creates the foundation for the next collaboration.
Looking for a Production Partner in Turkey?
If you are a production company, agency, filmmaker, producer, or brand planning a film or commercial production in Turkey, Akar Film can provide local production support from the first stages of planning through to the final shooting day.
With experience across 33 international markets and hundreds of projects, our team combines local knowledge with an international approach to production.
Whether you are planning a commercial in Istanbul, a feature film in Antalya, a documentary in Cappadocia, a television production, or a multi-location project across Turkey, our team can help you build the local production structure your project requires.
Akar Film — Your Local Production Partner in Turkey.
Led by producer and director Kubilay Akar, Akar Film works with international production companies, agencies, filmmakers, and brands to bring their projects to life in Turkey.
If you are planning your next production in Turkey, we would be pleased to discuss your project, locations, production requirements, and how our local team can support you.