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Film festivals in Turkey

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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 ~~with~~ at the Çukurova University Congress Center. Ali Vatansever’s ‘Bir Arada Yalnız’ ~~winning~~ won both Best Film and Best Director. ~~Fatih Al won Best Actor for his performance in the same film, while~~ Hazar Ergüçlü won Best Actress for ‘Mutter: Bir Annenin Hatıra ~~Defteri’.~~ Defteri’, a film that also received awards for editing, cinematography, and art direction. During her ~~acceptance~~ speech, Ergüçlü addressed social ~~injustices~~ 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. Additionally, the 4th Muğla Fethiye International Film Festival, set for November 4–8, has announced its National Feature Film selection, which includes works such as ‘En Güzel Cenaze Şarkıları’ The festival also included educational programs on digital media, AI in cinema, and ~~‘Kibar Feyzo’.~~ film restoration.

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