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Turkic Languages & Heritage Film Festival

Across America · Inaugural Season 2026—2027
New York Opening Weekend December 4–5, 2026
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New York · Dec 4–5, 2026 · Confirmed Across the U.S. · Jan–Mar 2027 · Planned Washington, DC · Apr 30–May 1, 2027 · Closing
200M+ speakers of Turkic languages Across America 21-Week National Season
A National Season · Screenings Across the United States
New York Opening Weekend December 4–5, 2026 Türk Evi · Turkish House · 821 United Nations Plaza

Admission is free with reservation. Programme subject to change.

Reserve the programs you plan to attend — seating is managed separately for each program.

7 curated film screenings · 1 Turkish coffee celebration · 1 closing reception

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By Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation
You are invited
TLFF 2026–2027 · Inaugural Season

New York Reception

When the last screening ends, the conversation moves to the table.

Saturday, December 5 · 6:15–8:15 PM · Türk Evi, New York
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Cinema that begins with a language family and reaches the cultures, histories and communities around it.

The 2026–2027 Curatorial Programme

Four curatorial strands shape the TLFF 2026–2027 selection, bringing together contemporary cinema from across the Turkic world through shared questions of inheritance, movement, transformation, and memory. Heritage Spotlight sits alongside them as a special programme rather than a fifth strand.

The People Behind the Festival

A National Network, Rooted in Local Communities

TLFF is shaped by a national network of cultural organizers, filmmakers, scholars, and local partners working across the United States to bring the festival to life in their communities.

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Our Partners
Gizem Salcigil White
TLFF Turkish Coffee Hospitality Partner Gizem Salcigil White Founder, Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation
Gülşah Batıbeki Güler
TLFF Strategic Solutions & Development Partner Gülşah Batıbeki Güler Founder, GBG NY Creative Productions & Talent LLC GBG NY
Our Sponsors

With gratitude to the organizations and individuals who make the inaugural season possible. Founding sponsors are inscribed in The Founders’ Book.

YTB — Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities
Gold Plus Sponsor
Yurtdışı Türkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Başkanlığı
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TLFF Across America

One festival. Local screens. A national conversation.

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New York — Opening Program
Dec 4–5, 2026
Confirmed
Across the United States
Jan–Mar 2027
Additional screenings and programs are planned in selected U.S. cities. Cities, venues and dates announced as confirmed.
Washington, DC — Closing Program
Apr 30–May 1, 2027
Venue to be announced
December 2026
New York
Opening
21-Week National Season
April 2027
Washington, DC
Closing
Closing Weekend

Washington, DC

April 30–May 1, 2027
Venue to be announced

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Our Partners
Gizem Salcigil White
TLFF Turkish Coffee Hospitality Partner Gizem Salcigil White Founder, Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation Turkish Coffee Lady Foundation
Gülşah Batıbeki Güler
TLFF Strategic Solutions & Development Partner Gülşah Batıbeki Güler Founder, GBG NY Creative Productions & Talent LLC GBG NY

Festival Calendar

Follow TLFF screenings and programs across the 2026–2027 national season.

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A U.S.-based film festival connecting the languages, cinema and cultural heritage of the Turkic world. A program of the ATAA Arts Committee · Presented by the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA).