Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

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The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) offers a compact, production-friendly landscape where coastal roads, mountain passes, historic ports and integrated resorts are all within short driving distance. For international features, dramas, factual projects and commercials, TRNC can double for a wide range of Mediterranean locations while keeping crew logistics simple and costs under control. Through the Turkish Film Commission and our trusted local partners, we support productions from first location ideas to filming permits, drone clearances, fixers and full on-the-ground logistics.

Coastal & Mountain Roads (Generic TRNC Unit Moves)

Short driving distances between coast and mountains allow you to capture varied road footage – from cliffside bends to flat coastal highways – in a single shooting day.

Integrated Resorts & Casino Strip (Girne area)

Large-scale resort and casino properties with pool decks, lobbies and nightlife scenes – ideal for stories set in luxury, gaming or integrated resort worlds.

Morphou / Güzelyurt & Orange Groves

Low-rise towns, orchards and rural roads that give you a softer, small-town Eastern Mediterranean atmosphere.

Karpaz Peninsula & Golden Beach

Untouched beaches, dunes and winding coastal roads – perfect for car commercials, road- trip narratives and contemplative visual sequences.

Nicosia (Lefkoşa) Walled City & Bazaars

Markets, courtyards and backstreets with mixed Ottoman, Venetian and British layers – a flexible backdrop for urban stories and documentary walk-and-talks.

Salamis Ancient City

Roman ruins, colonnades and an open theatre by the sea, suitable for documentary sequences, historical references or stylised fashion and commercial shoots.

Famagusta (Gazimağusa) Old Town & City Walls

Medieval walls, narrow streets and coastal views in one compact area – it can play as Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern or generic European old town.

St. Hilarion Castle & Five Finger Mountains

Dramatic castle ruins above winding mountain roads, offering epic drone angles and wide vistas across the Northern Cyprus coastline.

Bellapais Monastery & Hill Villages

A Gothic monastery and stone village streets overlooking the sea, perfect for reflective moments, period pieces and elevated establishing shots.

Kyrenia (Girne) Harbour & Castle

Picture-perfect harbour, castle walls and seafront cafés that can double for almost any Mediterranean town – ideal for character intros, lifestyle scenes and night exteriors.

Production & Permits in TRNC

As the Turkish Film Commission, we coordinate with relevant authorities and local stakeholders in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to support international productions. Our team can help you:
Share your project format, key locations and target dates with us, and we will outline a tailored TRNC production plan for you.

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