International Istanbul Film Festival, April 17 – 28, 2024, Turkey.

 

This major Turkish film festival, headed by Kerem Ayan, wishes “to encourage the development of cinema in Turkey and to promote films of quality in the Turkish market”. The international competition presents current world cinema, with a focus on the relationship between cinema and art. The “Turkish Panorama”, which presents an overview about recent Turkish films, is always one of the most attractive parts of the festival, especially for foreigners, but also for the local public. The festival is known for its hospitality and its familiar atmosphere. It will present three awards, to a film in the international competition, and to a long and a short film in the national competition.

The Festival features an international competition, provides a broad showcase for recent Turkish film productions, and thus represents a rewarding medium where Turkish and foreign filmmakers get together. The Festival draws a special interest to world classics, presenting retrospectives, and curated sections included in its programme which comprises close to 200 titles, making it the most comprehensive film festival in Turkey. With an admission number of 110,000, it is also considered the biggest film festival. The Festival has also introduced international institutions and organizations like EURIMAGES to the Turkish market.
The International Golden Tulip Competition grants a total monetary award of 25,000 Euros. This amount will be distributed as follows:
– 10,000 Euros to the director of the film which wins the Şakir Eczacıbaşı Golden Tulip Award;
– 10,000 Euros to the Turkish distributor of the winning film;
– 5,000 Euros to the director of the film which wins the Special Jury Award.