A group of film industry movers discussed the Turkish movie and TV industry on Thursday at an Istanbul summit.
San said that Turkey has been producing 180 movies and 70 or 80 television series each year.
Also speaking at the panel, Songul Oden, a popular TV star, said that her show “Gumus” has reached 100 episodes, and that its popularity outside Turkey surprised her.
Producer Fatih Aksoy said Turkish television dramas have a unique style, adding: “The main reason why all these shows are successful around the world is that we have a different kind of storytelling.”
While popular American shows focus on action, Turkish ones follow emotions, Aksoy said.
“It’s not important who you are or where you are. Not important at all.
“Your production can reach millions of people all around the world,” Sutherland said, adding that his company AZ Celtic Films is planning to work with streaming service Netflix.