Moderator

At Sinematek’s Sector Days, I moderated a timely conversation on the future of streaming platforms, joined by Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz (VP, WBD Turkey) and Dila Naz Kelekçi (Marketing Manager, WBD Streaming).

Together, we unpacked the chaotic rebranding journey from HBO Max ➝ Max ➝ HBO Max, and discussed what it reveals about deeper systemic issues in global media—from corporate decision-making to the marginalization of local voices.

We explored how platforms can move beyond profit-driven models by investing in local storytelling, curating with intention, and resisting algorithmic homogenization in 2025. Topics like content inflation, algorithm fatigue, and PR crisis management served as entry points to broader questions around power, access, and accountability in the digital entertainment landscape.

In a world where streaming is increasingly saturated and opaque, this kind of honest public dialogue feels more urgent than ever - especially for those working toward media that informs, reflects, and empowers communities, not just markets.