# Film festivals in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-03T21:19:00.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 4. Various film festivals are being held across Turkey, showcasing a range of independent, documentary, and specialized cinematic works. In Ayvalık, the fifth Ayvalık International Film Festival concluded with a focus on independent cinema and a ‘Young Cinema’ program for students. The 3rd International Gordion Archeofilm Festival in Ankara also concluded, receiving 828 submissions from 108 countries; Selin Aktaş’s ‘Siyah Kalem’ received the Best Film award in the Professional category. The 14th Antakya International Film Festival has announced its finalists for categories including International Feature, Short Film, Documentary, Student Films, and AI-generated films. The event is scheduled to take place in the Antakya district of Hatay from October 2 to October 8, 2026. Regarding the 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, scheduled for October 24 to 31, the International Non-Competition selection has been announced, featuring 15 films. The gala lineup has also been revealed, including Vikki Bardot’s ‘A Woman Asleep’, Murat Şeker’s ‘Çakallarla Dans 8: Şututgart Çıkarması’, Tunç Topçuoğlu’s ‘Son Oyun’, and Özcan Deniz’s ‘Son Yemek’. The 33rd International Adana Golden Koza Film Festival concluded at the Çukurova University Congress Center. Ali Vatansever’s ‘Bir Arada Yalnız’ won both Best Film and Best Director. Hazar Ergüçlü won Best Actress for ‘Mutter: Bir Annenin Hatıra Defteri’, a film that also received awards for editing, cinematography, and art direction. During her speech, Ergüçlü addressed social injustice and the Soma mining tragedy, stating, “When I see the children of miners crying, I am ashamed to live, ashamed of the breath I take.” Other winners included Banu Sıvacı for the Yılmaz Güney Award and Tunç Şahin’s ‘Canavar’ for the Adana Audience Award. The festival also included educational programs on digital media, AI in cinema, and film restoration. ## Claims - The 33rd International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival was organized by the Adana Metropolitan Municipality. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film 'Bir Arada Yalnız' won the Best Film award in the National Feature Film Competition. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ali Vatansever won the Best Director award for 'Bir Arada Yalnız'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hazar Ergüçlü won the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Mutter: Bir Annenin Hatıra Defteri'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Fatih Al won the Best Actor award for his performance in 'Bir Arada Yalnız'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Pınar Yorgancıoğlu and Emre Gülcan won the Best Screenplay award for 'Karanlıkta Islık Çalanlar'. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the festival. (single source) - Asghar Farhadi's film 'Intersecting Lives' had its Turkish premiere at the festival. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Adana Golden Axe Film Festival concludes with major awards The 33rd International Adana Golden Axe Film Festival concluded, with ‘Bir Arada Yalnız’ winning Best Film and Hazar Ergüçlü winning Best Actress, who used her speech to highlight social injustices. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hazar-ergl-wins-best-actress-at-adana-golden-koza-film-festival ### 2026-09-30: Adana Golden Axe Film Festival announces award winners The 33rd International Adana Golden Axe Film Festival concluded, with ‘Bir Arada Yalnız’ winning Best Film and Best Director. Ferzan Özpetek and Vahide Perçin received Honorary Awards. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-film-festivals-announce-upcoming-selections ### 2026-09-28: Film festivals in Antakya and Gordion announce winners and finalists The finalists for the 14th Antakya International Film Festival have been announced, while the 3rd International Gordion Archeofilm Festival concluded in Ankara with awards presented at the Gordion Ancient City. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-festivals-in-antakya-and-gordion-announce-winners-and-finalists ### 2026-09-20: Turkish film festivals highlight independent cinema and veteran directors Turkey's film festival season highlights include the conclusion of the 5th Ayvalık International Film Festival and the announcement of nominees for the 63rd Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-film-festivals-highlight-independent-cinema-and-veteran-directors --- Cite as: Film festivals in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/film-festivals-in-turkey