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
Germany–Türkiye Co-Production Development Fund

Applications for the Film Development Platform are open until 5 December 2025, while calls for the Work in Progress Platform and Short Film Workshop will open soon.