Locations / Istanbul

Our base

Filming in Istanbul.

Two continents, one shooting area. We know how the city moves.

Süleymaniye Mosque and the old city skyline at sunset, Istanbul

Many Istanbuls

Location guide
The Bosphorus Bridge at dusk with the city skyline behind
The Bosphorus
Hagia Sophia framed by a stone archway in golden light
Historic Peninsula
Galata Tower above the rooftops of Beyoğlu
Galata & Beyoğlu
Maiden’s Tower off Üsküdar at golden hour
The Asian side
Modern towers rising behind a historic Bosphorus waterfront
Contemporary Istanbul
Pine-covered coast and jetties on Büyükada, Princes’ Islands
Beyond the centre

Filming in Istanbul with a local partner

Istanbul gives a production the Bosphorus, Ottoman landmarks, nineteenth-century streets and a contemporary skyline within one city. What decides a schedule is traffic, access, light and permissions — which is where a local production partner earns its place.

LSS Film supports international teams in Istanbul with location scouting, permit coordination, local crew and equipment, casting, transport and on-set production management. Permission requirements depend on the location and type of production; we confirm them before the schedule is locked.

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Istanbul, Türkiye