Aksaray becoming a natural film set

The Central Anatolian province of Aksaray has become a favorite of Turkish and foreign producers in recent years thanks to the historic and natural beauty of the area on the edge of Cappadocia Boasting a wealth of natural and historical beauty, Aksaray, the gateway to Cappadocia, is attracting an increasing array of producers and directors for cinema films, TV series and programs.

"Aksaray is a special province in Cappadocia thanks to its historical venues and natural beauty. One of the world's biggest canyons, the Ihlara Valley, is a popular place for its natural texture and historic artifacts. Also, the Sofular Valley, K?z?lkaya, Demirci, Yüksek Kilise and the Mamas?n Dam are places for filming. Producers get a chance to catch the scene," said Aksaray Culture and Tourism Director Mustafa Do?an.
 
In recent years, directors and producers have come looking for natural settings for their films and series, and the Cappadocia region has come to the fore thanks to its authentic venues, Do?an said.

"In the first six months of this year, we accepted more than 30 applications and gave permission for filming. Among them are cinema films, TV series, documentaries and promotional TV programs. The Ihlara Film Festival that we organized last year led to the increase of filming in the region," the director said.

Since 2014, six cinema films have been made in Aksaray, according to Do?an. Among them are "Patron Mutlu Son ?stiyor" (The Boss Wants a Happy Ending), "Bu?day" (Wheat), "Somuncu Baba," "Kapadokya'da A?k Ba?kad?r" (Love is Different in Cappadocia)" "Helak; Kay?p Köy" (Lost Village) and "Yitik Ku?lar" (Lost Birds). 

"Also, the shooting of the Hollywood film 'The Mountains and The Stones' has been continuing...