Meetings on the Bridge, organised as part of the Istanbul Film Festival and with the main support of Anadolu Efes, is preparing to celebrate its 21st edition.

The 21st Meetings on the Bridge will take place from 14 to 16 April 2026.

Continuing to bring together producers, directors and screenwriters from Türkiye with international film professionals, Meetings on the Bridge includes:

Film Development Platform
Work in Progress Platform
Short Film Workshop

Meetings on the Bridge and Istanbul CinéCollective will collaborate to create a shared platform within the framework of the 21st Meetings on the Bridge. As part of this collaboration, in addition to the three main sections of Meetings on the Bridge, projects selected for Istanbul CinéCollective will have the opportunity to pitch on the platform and engage directly with international industry professionals.