Turkey's first and only documentary channel: IZ

How far would you go in the wake of a trace? Could every trace you collect, draw the map of the way you'll follow? The trace of a hand in a cave, a footprint on the ground, a fingerprint on a piece of paper, the trace of the memories in the mind, of the nature on mankind and of the mankind on nature... Every single thing leaves a trace behind...

IZ TV is about "tracks and traces"... Since 6 February 2006, IZ (Trace) leaves the first footsteps on an undiscovered path, roams all tracks on Turkey's geography, and collates all traces from the depths of history with a vision to preserve them for future generations. IZ remembers and makes us remember... IZ TV has been trailblazing a path to create a permanent record of the facts, impressions and riches of a marvelous land. IZ watches and is watched...

Turkey's first and only documentary channel IZ, sets the milestones of a journey from the local to the universal.

History, travel, culture, nature, adventure.... IZ is home to all kinds of documentaries, embraces all perspectives...

Masters, amateurs, students, independent producers, timeless classics, experimental formats... IZ is home to all traces recorded on the dark memory of the cameras...

Creative broadcasting, interactive audiences... The taste, the smell, the texture of a vast land... IZ is home to every trace that the roads leave on minds, the adventure leaves on the pulse and the culture leaves on the palate...

From timeless classics in nature to recent human endeavors in culture, an inviting array from conventional narrative style to promising experimental formats. Balanced for the viewing pleasure of an age bracket from kids to seniors, where everyone feels equally at home with IZ TV – always dedicated to expanding the field of vision.

The Best Documentary Channel of Europe on Turkey's leading digital platform

IZ is broadcasted on Turkey's prestigious digital platform DIGITURK. Since the first day, the 60-strong core team has worked with more than 100 independent documentarians. The increase in penetration, immediately translated to an increase in brand-value of IZ TV has not only drawn support of the independents but also driven the in-house productions' mark of excellence to new heights.

Since its inception, IZ TV has been steadily collecting awards by Hotbird, the international satellite platform, towards the thematic channels. During its maiden season in 2006, IZ TV has received Hotbird's Honorable Mention and it only took another year to secure its standing at the top of the international last; in 2007, IZ TV has been honored as Europe's best documentary channel.

Within the Turkish media industry, IZ TV has also been merited, still into its second year of operations, with prestigious awards from Contemporary Journalists Association as well as the Sedat Simavi awards granted by Journalists' Society of Turkey.

Turkey's first documentary channel, realized the first national broadcast in 16/9 format, and the first 3D production in Turkey. IZ produced in-depth documentaries with the support of EU and Turkish Ministry of Culture funds. IZ praised local knowledge throughout its journey aiming to develop Turkey's audiovisual library; raised awareness about history, nature, culture, architecture, folklore; produced long lasting works in universal quality.

Since its beginnings, IZ teams have covered 1 million kilometers across the world and 500,000 kilometers around Turkey. As Turkey's first and only documentary channel, IZ TV continues to focus on this special land bridging Asia and Europe, tracking the flora, fauna, flavors, fragrances and fabrics from a universal perspective.

The followers of the past and the passengers of the future meet on DIGITURK's Channel 18...

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everything leaves a trace behind...