The fifth version of the International Red Crescent Amity Short Film Festival will kick off in Istanbul on Thursday.
This 12 months’s occasion is devoted to eminent Turkish people artist Neşet Ertaş.
The four-day occasion is being organized by Balkon Film and sponsored by state lender Halkbank, with Anadolu Agency as its international communications associate.
A complete of 48 quick movies and 16 documentaries from 27 international locations will likely be screened at 5 totally different venues within the Turkish metropolis, whereas a number of distinguished audio system will participate in varied panel discussions.
The pageant will conclude with an awards ceremony on Dec. 25.
Honorary awards will likely be offered to famend Turkish actors Ayla Algan and Yusuf Sezgin.
Launched in 2018, the pageant “aims to be a source of inspiration for the filmmakers and produce films that remind the audience the importance of the concept of friendship,” in accordance with the organizers.
