Kaş comes to mind with its lush green hills and deep blue sea. Filmmakers must think so too, as the natural beauty of Kaş has become an integral part of movie sets.

Şahika Merve Akçap, Setur Marinas Kaş Front Office Representative

Kaş, with its natural structure and cultural texture, is an oasis for shooting movies and TV series. Hadi Be Oğlum, Yakamoz S-245 and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare were all shot in Kaş, taking advantage of its perfect weather and unique light. Despite the different themes of the three films, the area has something to offer for each story.

First of all, Kaş is an ideal place for underwater shooting with its deep blue and clean sea. The rocky and stony bottom and shore structure provides excellent results in terms of visualization. Furthermore, 32 diving spots at this location being close to each other and to the shore, natural harbors and sheltered bays provide great convenience for the shooting crews. Directed by Tolga Karaçelik and starring Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Özge Özpirinçci and Ertan Saban, Yakamoz S-245 makes ample use of these conveniences as it is set around a submarine.

The fact that there are still untouched bays is another advantage of Kaş. Thanks to these timeless bays, movie directors are able to shoot scenes representing many different geographies from Africa to Europe. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare by world-renowned director Guy Ritchie, set during World War II, takes ample advantage of this feature of Kaş. Since the people of Kaş are used to foreigners due to its tourism culture, foreign film crews feel comfortable here in a different way.

Suppose your story takes place not underwater or in the last century, but in the present day and on land, like Hadi Be Oğlum starring Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. This time, Kaş offers the ideal environment for producers thanks to its sunny weather that lasts most of the year. Hadi Be Oğlum, which is as much a fisherman's story as it is a father-son story, reveals the nature of Kaş in all its beauty.

Long story short, Kaş has become a source of inspiration not only for sailors but also for the movie and TV series industry. Thanks to its unique natural beauty, favorable geographical structure and the experience of the locals, it is likely to welcome many more important movies and stories.