The Istanbul Cinema Network is a newly formed initiative aiming to establish a professional network between Turkish and international documentary professionals.  Starting in February 2019, a series of monthly events will be organized in Istanbul, hosting documentary industry representatives who will meet independent film professionals in Turkey.

The first four industry events will have a country focus on professionals from the USA.  Filmmakers, producers, editors, distributors, festival directors and fund representatives will be invited to attend these networking events during which discussions, presentations and screenings of internationally acclaimed documentary films will take place.

The Istanbul Cinema Network is an initiative of the Association of Documentary Filmmakers in Turkey, in partnership with IDA (International Documentary Association) and with the financial support of the U.S. Embassy Ankara. Soho House Istanbul is hosting the events, New Film Fund is the network partner and Tunel Culture and Art Association is the supporter.