WELCOME TO THE BOSTON TURKISH FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL!

In 2026, we are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Boston Turkish Film and Music Festival, marking a quarter-century of serving as a premier cultural bridge to the heart of New England. The festival was established with a mission to showcase the rich and contemporary cinematic and musical arts of Türkiye. 

Since its inception, the festival’s film program has been co-presented by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and we are especially grateful to the MFA Film Program for their collaboration and support from the very beginning.

Our cinema program features a curated selection of award-winning works, with the majority making their North America or U.S. premieres here. Complementing the films, our music program features internationally acclaimed musicians.

The festival's impact was formally recognized in 2019 with a special commendation from the Boston Society of Film Critics, honoring our excellence in "bringing work by emerging and established filmmakers of Turkish cinema to Boston audiences."

As we reach this 25-year milestone, we extend our deepest gratitude to the directors, musicians, and audience members whose passion has been our foundation. We are also profoundly thankful to our co-presenters and sponsors whose support has made this journey possible. We invite you to continue this journey with us, exploring the universal languages of film and melody through meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.

Erkut Gömülü

Founder and Director