Turkic Languages& HeritageFilm Festival

Inaugural Season · 2026 — 2027
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Cinema that begins with a language family and reaches the cultures, histories and communities around it.

A U.S.-based film festival connecting the languages, cinema and cultural heritage of the Turkic world — a program of the ATAA Arts Committee, presented by the Assembly of Turkish American Associations, a national network of member associations.

New York · Dec 4–5, 2026 · Confirmed Across the U.S. · Jan–Mar 2027 · Planned Washington, DC · Apr 30–May 1, 2027 · Closing
A National Season · Screenings Across the United States

One language family. One shared heritage. Many cinemas.

Across the Turkic world, languages and cinematic traditions span continents, cultures and generations. TLFF brings these voices together on American screens — creating a shared space for cinema, cultural memory and discovery.

200M+
Speakers of Turkic
Languages Worldwide
10
U.S. Cities in the
Inaugural Network
21 Weeks
One National
Festival Season

TLFF Across America

One festival. Local screens. A national conversation.

New York — Opening Program
Dec 4–5, 2026
Confirmed
Across the United States
Jan–Mar 2027
Additional screenings and programs are planned in selected U.S. cities. Cities, venues and dates announced as confirmed.
Washington, DC — Closing Program
Apr 30–May 1, 2027
Venue to be announced
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Host Cities
Coming Soon · Dates to be Announced
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December 2026
New York
Opening
21-Week National Season
April 2027
Washington, DC
Closing
Opening Weekend

New York

December 4–5, 2026
Türk Evi · Turkish House
821 United Nations Plaza · New York

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Closing Weekend

Washington, DC

April 9–11, 2027
Venue to be announced

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Festival Calendar

Follow TLFF screenings and programs across the 2026–2027 national season.

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The People Behind the Festival

Powered by Local Communities Across America

TLFF is built through a national network of cultural organizers, filmmakers, scholars and local partners working together across the United States.

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Meet the TLFF Team → Local teams by city →