Applications begin for Bosphorus Film Festival

ISTANBUL - Anadolu Agency

Applications for Istanbul’s Sixth International Bosphorus Film Festival have begun, organizers said on July 7.

The application process is expected to end on Aug. 17

The festival, supported by Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry, is accepting applications for the following categories: Best movie, best director, best actor, best actress, best scenario, best fiction and best visual director.

The award for the feature-length best film is 100,000 Turkish liras
($21,750)

The festival, organized by the Bogazici Cinema Association and the Istanbul Media Academy, features World Cinema Selection, Short Film and Animation Selection, special screening sections, documentary screenings, interviews, workshops and exhibitions.

Last year, more than 3,400 applications from over 100 countries were received for the festival’s national and international competitions.

Anadolu Agency is the festival’s global communication partner and national radio and TV broadcaster TRT is the corporate business partner.

Detailed information on the festival can be found at www.bogazicifilmfestivali.com.