# Karabük University documentary film achievements

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> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:59:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Documentaries associated with Karabük University have reached the finals of the 14th Antakya International Film Festival. 

One finalist, ‘Gıygaşuk: Safranbolu’nun Köyleri’, is competing in the International Short Documentary category. Directed by Dr. Bedirhan Karakurluk and supported by the Ministry of Interior’s PRODES program, the film documents the cultural, historical, and architectural aspects of 60 villages in the Safranbolu region to create a visual archive of local heritage. 

The second finalist, ‘Gün Hep Gece’, has reached the finals in the International Student Short Fiction category. Produced by a team of students, the film explores the difficult living conditions of miners in Zonguldak.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Karabük University documentaries reach Antakya Film Festival finals

Two Karabük University documentaries, focusing on Safranbolu's village heritage and Zonguldak miners, have become finalists at the 14th Antakya International Film Festival.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karabk-university-documentaries-reach-antakya-film-festival-finals

### 2026-09-03: Karabük hosts Turkish World Documentary Film and Award Ceremony

The Turkish World Documentary Film and Award Ceremony was held in Karabük, featuring films on Turkic values and media industry discussions regarding journalism's legal definition and sector unity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karabk-hosts-turkish-world-documentary-film-and-award-ceremony

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