How are Online Screenings done?
17th Akbank Short Film Festival’s online screenings will be held free of charge through the Festival Scope and Shift72 platform, which is frequently used by international film festivals.
From which address will the screenings be held?
The screenings will be held on the internet address filmonline.akbanksanat.com
How will I watch festival films?
You need to create an account on filmonline.akbanksanat.com in order to watch online screenings of the Akbank Short Film Festival. You can create an account with your e-mail address and a password of your choice.
You need to log in 1 hour before the sessions and buy tickets for the films you will watch.
Creating a ticket is free. However, as tickets may be sold out within 1 hour, it is necessary not to be late for the sessions.
After logging into the site with your password, you can watch the films and sessions that are available by clicking the watch button.
Is the quota of the screenings unlimited?
No, online screenings have a certain screening capacity. In order for smooth streaming, the number of viewer per session is limited to 500. The sessions will become unavailable when it’s sold out.
How long do I have to watch a film after I select it?
The screening dates are indicated on the films' own pages and on the program page. After you buy a film, you can start watching it anytime during the film's remaining time. Films can be watched for 30 hours within 3 days.
Are there subtitles in the movies?
All non-Turkish films have Turkish subtitles. The subtitled films are indicated in the description of the film. You have to select the Turkish subtitle by pressing the [CC] button on the sub-band of the screener after starting the film.
Can I stop and watch the film again, or will I lose my right as soon as I leave the film?
After you start watching the film, you can stop and start watching it again within 30 hours. After 30 hours, the film will be inaccessible to you. During these 30 hours, your access is limited to a maximum of two devices.
Is there an age limit for films?
In accordance with the legal regulations, our film screenings are subject to the 18+ application unless otherwise stated.
Can I watch from abroad?
No screenings are only open to viewers in Turkey.
I forgot the user information. What should I do?
If you have forgotten your password, press the "Forgot My Password" button on the login page, enter the e-mail address you used to open an account, and follow the link in the password renewal e-mail sent to you.
I am experiencing technical problems. Who can I contact?
First, take a look at the notes in the Technical Questions and Issues section. If the problem cannot be solved, you can contact us at info@evcifilm.com