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Short Film Festivals Around the World: A Curator's Perspective - Giulia Iannello

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Short Film Festivals Around the World: A Curator's Perspective - Giulia Iannello

This year, Giulia Ianello, the curator and director of Magma - Mostra di Cinema Breve International Short Film Festival, one of Italy's top short film festivals, as well as a member of the International Jury at the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival, will meet with cinema enthusiasts for a discussion on international film festivals.

* This event will be held at Akbank Sanat as part of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival. To attend, you can get your invitation from the Akbank Sanat reception one hour before the event.

* All screenings, workshops, and talks organized as part of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival are free of charge, with limited capacity.

* You can access the full screening and event program of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival by clicking here.

19 March 2025 Wednesday 18:30

Akbank Sanat

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20 March 2025 - The auteur director Zeki Demirkubuz, who recently directed Hayat (Life), the film that was chosen as Turkey's candidate for "Best International Film" at the Oscars, will meet with young filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts as part of the "Experiences" section of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival.

Conversation Jazz and Cinema: Unexpected Turns

25 March 2025 - This month, our Jazz Listening Club welcomes Hakan Bıçakcı, a national jury member of the 21st Akbank Short Film Festival, as our guest. Together, we will explore how jazz is used as a tension-building tool in cinema, its impact on both the audience and characters, and the role of rhythm in creating a sense of fear.

Conversation Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Cinema - Hasan Söylemez

17 March 2025 - "Cinema will no longer be the domain of just the big studios, but a stage for anyone who can transform imagination into art.”

Conversation On Acting - Hazal Türesan

18 March 2025 - At the festival, a conversation will take place with the accomplished Hazal Türesan, a renowned name in the theater, television, and cinema world. During the talk, Türesan will share her industry experiences, views on short films, and thoughts on acting with cinema enthusiasts.

Workshop Chasing the Light with Cansu Boğuşlu: Visual Storytelling from Photography to Cinema

21 March 2025 - You are invited to talk about Visual Storytelling from Photography to Cinema with Cansu Boğuşlu, a filmmaker and photographer shaped by the cultural richness of Istanbul.

Conversation Short to Feature - Vuslat Saraçoğlu

22 March 2025 - Vuslat Saraçoğlu will share her experiences about her cinematic journey with screenings of her first feature film Debt, which won the Best Film award at the 37th International Istanbul Film Festival, and her short documentary Children of Müslüm Baba.

Conversation On Short Films - Selim Evci

19 March 2025 - A talk will be held where Festival Director Selim Evci will share his experiences with short films accumulated over the years and discuss the significance of short films in his cinema career.

Conversation Production Responsibility and Executive Producing in Cinema - Ahmet Şahin

23 March 2025 - As part of the Akbank Short Film Forum, a talk will be held where producer Ahmet Şahin, who has been involved in numerous projects including About Dry Grasses, Ethos and Clair Obscur, will share his experiences on turning scripts into productions.

Conversation On Production Design - Meral Efe Yurtseven, Yunus Emre Yurtseven

21 March 2025 - The role of production design in cinema and the elements that shape the visual world of cinema will be discussed with experienced production designers Meral Efe Yurtseven and Yunus Emre Yurtseven, who have worked in the art department of the film industry for many years, based on their industry experiences.

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