The fifth version of the International Red Crescent Amity Short Film Festival will kick off in Istanbul on Dec. 22, 2022. This 12 months’s occasion is devoted to eminent Turkish folks artist Neşet Ertaş.
The four-day occasion is being organized by Balkon Film and sponsored by state lender Halkbank, with Anadolu Agency (AA) as its international communications associate. A complete of 48 brief movies and 16 documentaries from 27 international locations can be screened at 5 totally different venues within the Turkish metropolis, whereas a number of distinguished audio system will take part in numerous panel discussions.
The competition will conclude with an awards ceremony on Dec. 25. Honorary awards can be introduced to famend Turkish actors Ayla Algan and Yusuf Sezgin. Launched in 2018, the competition, in keeping with organizers, “aims to be a source of inspiration for filmmakers and produce films to remind the audience of the importance of friendship.”