Film festivals in Antakya and Gordion announce winners and finalists

The 14th Antakya International Film Festival has announced its finalists. Scheduled to take place in the Antakya district of Hatay from October 2 to October 8, 2026, the festival features competitions in several categories, including International Feature, Short Film, Documentary, Student Films, and AI-generated films. The winners of the Golden Laurel awards will be revealed during the closing ceremony on October 8.

Separately, the 3rd International Gordion Archeofilm Festival concluded in the Polatlı district of Ankara. Organized by the Gordion Foundation and supported by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Industry and Technology, the event received 828 film submissions from 108 countries. The award ceremony, held at the Gordion Ancient City, honored several productions, with the Best Film award in the Professional category going to ‘Siyah Kalem’, directed by Selin Aktaş.