Ayvalık International Film Festival Opened Its Doors in Its Fifth Year
Speaking at the opening of the film festival held in Ayvalık, Mayor Mesut Ergin announced the good news that the Vural Cinema will reopen in February 2027 following renovation works.
As the Ayvalık International Film Festival brings film enthusiasts together for the fifth time, it was announced that one of the city's iconic venues, the Vural Cinema, will be renovated and reopen next year.
Festival Enthusiasm Begins
Bringing film enthusiasts back together in its fifth year, the Ayvalık International Film Festival continues to strengthen its bond with the city each passing year.
Vural Cinema Comes Back to Life
Ayvalık Mayor Mesut Ergin announced that the Vural Cinema, which holds an important place in the city's cinematic memory, will be renovated and brought back to cinema.
Joint Project and Grant Support
Carried out in partnership with the Seyir Culture and Arts Association and the Ayvalık Municipality, the "A Cinema in Ayvalık" project was entitled to receive a grant from İKSV's European Union-supported program.
Opening Date Clarified
Having its physical and technical infrastructure renewed, the Vural Cinema is targeted to reopen its doors during the Ayvalık Winter Festival period in February 2027.