Abstract
Online distribution is playing an increasingly important role in Turkish Indie
filmmaking practices. In the Turkish context, online distribution differs in its
impact based on the format and genre of the film in question. For political/
social documentaries, it is vital; for short films, it is the only source. For Indie
features, it is an arena for monetization and, finally, for ‘edgy’ series (like Phi-Fi,
or Behzat C.) it is an escape from the legal restraints of broadcast television,
where serials can be viewed without the binds of censorship.
filmmaking practices. In the Turkish context, online distribution differs in its
impact based on the format and genre of the film in question. For political/
social documentaries, it is vital; for short films, it is the only source. For Indie
features, it is an arena for monetization and, finally, for ‘edgy’ series (like Phi-Fi,
or Behzat C.) it is an escape from the legal restraints of broadcast television,
where serials can be viewed without the binds of censorship.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | World Cinema On Demand Global |
Subtitle of host publication | Film Cultures in the Era of Online Distribution |
Editors | Stefano Baschiera , Alexander Fisher |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
Chapter | 6 |
Pages | 109-124 |
Number of pages | 15 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1501348600 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1501348594 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 2 Jun 2022 |
Keywords
- cinema
- film
- media
- streaming
- netflix
- turkey
- television